The hope seems to be that INEOS, replete with funds, will flood the club with money, and quickly transform Nice into a European regular challenging at the top of the French league table.

This notion is not completely unfounded; according to Le Football Professional Francais (LFP) Nice is the sixth most valuable club in Ligue 1, sitting behind perennial earners such as, Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, Monaco, and Marseille. Furthermore, in 2017 the club completed a state-of-the-art training centre, and, though owned by the municipality, plays out of Allianz Riviera – a stadium built in 2013 – which holds roughly 36,000. Les Aiglons also sit comfortably mid-table in terms of attendance. In addition, Ligue 1 is set to begin a more lucrative broadcasting contract next season. What is more, Nice has consistently posted profits since the 2014/15 season putting them in good financial stead with the LFP, and operating out of Frances third strangest region economically.