Le GM de l'AS Monaco, Oleksiy Yefimov, clarifie la situation financière de la Roca Team
L'AS Monaco Basket, également connue sous le nom de Roca Team, a récemment été au centre de rumeurs concernant d'importantes difficultés financières, soulevant des interrogations sur son avenir. Cependant, Oleksiy Yefimov, le directeur général du club, s'est exprimé pour tempérer ces inquiétudes, affirmant dans une interview récente que la situation était moins alarmante qu'elle n'était présentée.
M. Yefimov a expliqué que les défis de liquidité étaient principalement attribuables à l'impact d'attaques balistiques sur les opérations ukrainiennes du principal actionnaire du club. Il a insisté sur le fait que, malgré la pression générée, cela n'avait en rien modifié la structure fondamentale du projet sportif. Le GM a mis en avant les efforts coordonnés avec les autorités monégasques et les instances du basketball pour stabiliser la situation, permettant au club de maintenir ses activités et son haut niveau de compétitivité, comme en témoignent les deux titres nationaux déjà conquis et la qualification récente pour la finale de la Coupe de France.
Un élément crucial de cette stabilisation a été le soutien financier et institutionnel apporté par la Principauté de Monaco. Oleksiy Yefimov a exprimé sa profonde gratitude envers les autorités monégasques, ainsi qu'envers les sponsors qui ont fait preuve d'une solidarité exemplaire en anticipant certains de leurs paiements. Il a également salué la contribution des donateurs privés, discrets mais essentiels, et a remercié l'ensemble du personnel, des joueurs aux entraîneurs, pour leur professionnalisme face à l'adversité. Enfin, il a chaleureusement remercié les fans, dont le soutien inconditionnel a confirmé que la Roca Team est bien plus qu'un club : elle est un véritable emblème national et une source de fierté pour Monaco.
Concernant l'avenir du club en EuroLeague, Yefimov a confirmé que l'aide de la Société Nationale de Financement avait permis de sécuriser la fin de la saison en cours. Le club s'engage activement dans la recherche de partenaires stratégiques et d'investisseurs pour assurer une pérennité à long terme. Des discussions préliminaires prometteuses sont déjà en cours. Le GM est convaincu que la Roca Team, avec une structure adéquate, représente un atout indéniable pour l'EuroLeague. Il a toutefois souligné l'importance de construire un modèle financier stable et diversifié, moins dépendant de la contribution d'une seule entité, pour restaurer pleinement la confiance de la ligue et garantir un avenir solide.
AS Monaco GM Oleksiy Yefimov Clarifies Roca Team's Financial Situation
AS Monaco Basket, also known as the Roca Team, has recently been the subject of rumors concerning significant financial difficulties, raising questions about its future. However, Oleksiy Yefimov, the club's General Manager, has spoken out to alleviate these concerns, stating in a recent interview that the situation is less alarming than portrayed.
Mr. Yefimov explained that the liquidity challenges were primarily attributable to the impact of ballistic attacks on the Ukrainian operations of the club's main shareholder. He emphasized that, despite the pressure generated, this has not altered the fundamental structure of the sports project. The GM highlighted the coordinated efforts with Monegasque authorities and basketball institutions to stabilize the situation, allowing the club to maintain its activities and high level of competitiveness, as evidenced by the two national titles already won and the recent qualification for the French Cup final.
A crucial element of this stabilization has been the financial and institutional support provided by the Principality of Monaco. Oleksiy Yefimov expressed his deep gratitude to the Monegasque authorities, as well as to sponsors who showed exemplary solidarity by advancing some of their payments. He also acknowledged the contribution of discreet, but essential, private donors and thanked all staff, from players to coaches, for their professionalism in the face of adversity. Finally, he warmly thanked the fans, whose unconditional support confirmed that the Roca Team is much more than a club: it is a true national emblem and a source of pride for Monaco.
Regarding the club's future in the EuroLeague, Yefimov confirmed that aid from the Société Nationale de Financement has secured the end of the current season. The club is actively engaged in seeking strategic partners and investors to ensure long-term sustainability. Promising preliminary discussions are already underway. The GM is convinced that the Roca Team, with an appropriate structure, represents an undeniable asset for the EuroLeague. However, he stressed the importance of building a stable and diversified financial model, less dependent on the contribution of a single entity, to fully restore the league's confidence and ensure a solid future.
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