In the spring of 2024, the Limoges CSP, a professional basketball team in France, faced a serious financial challenge that initially led the DNCCG, the national sports authority, to question its participation in the top-tier Betclic ELITE and Pro B leagues. However, the arrival of Lionel Péluhet, who later became the club's owner, helped the CSP continue competing at the elite level. Two years after taking charge, Péluhet has shifted his focus from merely stabilizing the club to developing a long-term vision. At the NoA Basket show, he outlined a plan that extends beyond the 2026-2027 season, aiming to sustain the club's growth, increase its resources, and eventually return to European competitions. Péluhet's ambitions have been in motion since he took over. By the end of 2024, he had already set a goal to place Limoges among the top four or five teams in terms of financial resources in the league. For the 2026-2027 season, the CSP is projected to have the fifth-largest payroll in the Betclic ELITE league, despite not qualifying for a European Cup. After finishing 13th in the 2025-2026 season, the club made several changes to its sports organization, appointing Jérémy Sarre as sports director and confirming Arnaud Tessier as head coach. The team also added experienced players like Andrew Albicy and Louis Labeyrie, supporting key players such as Nicolas Lang, Hugo Invernizzi, and Gavin Ware. This season could be a turning point for the CSP, as it moves closer to its announced objective of returning to a European competition. Such a return would hold strong symbolic value for a club with a history deeply tied to European success, and it would also mark a new phase in the club's recovery, which began in 2024. However, Péluhet's vision extends beyond on-court achievements. He aims to build a strong economic model that can support the club's sports ambitions, involving both private investors and local government. Part of this vision includes the construction of a new arena with around 8,000 seats. Péluhet first mentioned this goal in June, emphasizing the need for a venue that can host international basketball events and meet the evolving standards of European basketball. The project isn't just about increasing capacity compared to the current Beaublanc arena. Péluhet also mentioned features such as a LED court, improved accessibility, parking, and hotel facilities that would support hosting major events. Péluhet is also considering the future of European basketball, particularly the NBA Europe project, but he has been careful not to confirm the CSP's participation. His priority is ensuring that Limoges has the necessary infrastructure and resources to position itself if an opportunity arises. The new arena is a key part of a broader strategy. After focusing on stabilizing the club in the early years of his leadership, Péluhet is now working to rebuild the conditions needed for Limoges to become a regular participant in European competitions once again.