Le Havre AC has officially launched a search for an investor for its women's side, a move that could reshape the club’s future. Vincent Volpe, who sold the HAC to Blue Crow, retains financial responsibility for the women’s team and hopes to find a buyer capable of developing the long‑term project.

Why is the club selling its women’s section?

The American owner explains that the women’s side is not a short‑term priority for Blue Crow. “At Le Havre, we are very attached to the women’s section but, in the long run, it probably won’t be part of Blue Crow’s agenda,” he said. The sale therefore aims to place the section under a partner who can fund the specific needs of women’s football while maintaining a link with the main club.

What models are being considered?

The plan mirrors mixed‑ownership structures already tried by PSG, PFC, Strasbourg or Lens. The idea is to create a company where the club keeps a minority stake while a specialized investment fund takes the majority. Several foreign investors have already shown interest, viewing French women’s football as a high‑growth sector.

How does this affect the HAC men’s team?

The HAC men’s side currently sits 14th in Ligue 1, with 35 points after 34 games (7 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses) and a recent WLDDD form. The team has scored 32 goals and conceded 44, a –12 goal difference, and trails league leaders Paris Saint‑Germain by 41 points. An influx of capital into the women’s branch could free resources to strengthen the first team, but the risk of diluted focus remains.

What are the future prospects?

HAC officials hope that an investor’s arrival will allow a sustainable project, including commercial teams and youth academies. The French Professional Football League (LFFP) notes that several funds specialized in women’s sport are already active, ready to inject capital for a return in a few years. Meanwhile, the club continues to financially support the women’s side while searching for the right partner.

The future of women’s football at Le Havre will depend on the club’s ability to convince an investor to believe in its potential, as the first team fights to stay in Ligue 1.