Clermont Foot 63 has found a buyer in Stéphane Tessier, who is set to succeed Ahmet Schaefer as the head of the club. The Swiss had acquired the Auvergne club seven years ago, but has decided to sell 94.33% of his shares to Tessier. The former right-hand man of Pablo Longoria at Olympique de Marseille is expected to be audited by the DNCG on June 23, 2026 to finalize the purchase. Clermont Foot 63, which finished thirteenth in Ligue 2 last season, hopes to relive Ligue 1 nights at Gabriel-Montpied. The club has already experienced moments of glory in European competition. Stéphane Tessier, who worked with Pablo Longoria at OM, is considered a football specialist. He will have to face significant challenges to relaunch the club. The purchase of Clermont Foot 63 by Stéphane Tessier is good news for the club's supporters, who hope to see their team return to Ligue 1. The club has already started working on its squad for next season. The players and staff are eager to start this new adventure. The purchase of Clermont Foot 63 is a new beginning for the club, which hopes to regain its place among the best teams in France. Clermont Foot 63 is ready to start a new chapter in its history. The club's fans are excited to see what the future holds. Stéphane Tessier has a lot of work to do to bring the club back to the top. He will have to make some tough decisions to ensure the club's success.