Clermont Foot is at a crucial turning point as the return to training approaches. Two takeover projects are in play to succeed Ahmet Schaefer, who has led the club for seven years. Discussions behind the scenes continue, and supporters are beginning to feel a palpable impatience. On one side, Jacques d'Arrigo, a former commercial director at Bordeaux, positions himself as an outsider. On the other, details of the second project remain unclear. The DNCG, the financial control body, is closely monitoring the club's situation. As the return date nears, financial and sporting stakes become increasingly pressing. Fans hope for a swift clarification to project themselves calmly into the new season.