Kylian Mbappé‘s tumultuous 2024, marked by a Swedish rape investigation (from which he was acquitted), a controversial switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Actual Madrid, and notable absences from the French nationwide crew, has spilled over into 2025. The star participant is now going through vital criticism from followers of SM Caen, a membership by which he holds a big possession stake.
Followers of SM Caen, at present in Ligue 2, have publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with Mbappé’s involvement within the membership’s administration, particularly citing the dismissal of widespread supervisor Nicolas Seube. Seube, a membership legend who saved Caen from relegation final season, was changed by Portuguese supervisor Bruno Baltazar, regardless of having solely secured three wins within the present marketing campaign. Caen at present sits in sixteenth place, fueling fan discontent.
Throughout Caen’s latest 1-0 residence loss to Clermont on the Stade Michel d’Ornano, followers unfurled a number of banners criticizing the membership’s administration:
“Mbappé, SMC is just not your toy!”“Nicolas Seube is a superb particular person, somebody who counts.”“Earlier than eager to shine internationally, respect native figures.”
Chants of “Nicolas Seube” echoed via the stadium, and one other banner learn, “Right here, solely work and loyalty make legends!” These protests spotlight the numerous impression Seube’s dismissal has had on the fanbase.
Seube’s legacy at SM Caen
Nicolas Seube’s legacy at SM Caen is appreciable. He holds the report for many appearances (517 video games over 16 seasons). Final season, regardless of missing skilled teaching expertise, he took over administration throughout a relegation battle, guiding the membership to a fifth-place end. His connection to the membership resonates deeply with the followers.
Mbappé grew to become a big shareholder in SM Caen in September 2024, with Coalition Capital (by which Mbappé is an investor) buying 80% possession. The remaining 20% went to tv producer Pierre-Antoine Capton.
Different vital adjustments embrace the substitute of membership president Olivier Pickeu with Ziad Hammoud, an in depth buddy of Mbappé. These structural adjustments accompanied by the dismissal of a beloved membership determine have fueled fan discontent.
Including to the strain on Mbappé is his latest absence from the French nationwide crew. Addressing the state of affairs on French TV program Clique TV, Mbappé said, “The French nationwide crew? There’s nothing extra vital to me than the French nationwide crew. I requested Deschamps to not name me up, as a result of I had simply arrived at Madrid and I wasn’t feeling 100%, I had barely had a trip. In September I wasn’t at 100%. I’ve all the time stated: the French nationwide crew belongs to nobody. So once you’re not at 100%, you must realize it.” This clarification tried to make clear his absences, nevertheless, it has did not appease all of the critics.
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