At PSG, Kylian Mbappé was the biggest star, in recent seasons it was said that he had an unofficial sporting director role that influenced the choice of signings, starting eleven and coach. This disappeared with Luis Enrique and reluctance to sign an extension. At Real Madrid, the 26-year-old is still the star, but this time one of several. This summer, the superstar bought his way into a French club, the supporters make it crystal clear that he cannot rush forward in solo races.
Mbappé secured a majority stake in Ligue 2 club Caen this summer, which finished in a solid 6th place last season. The “Mbappé effect” has become the opposite of desire. After 17 games, the club is plunged into the relegation battle. In December, the club chose to fire coach Nicolas Seube. This created strong reactions among the supporters.
Brahim Thiam, a former Caen defender who starred for the team from 2005 to 2009, was upset to hear about Seube’s sacking. In a bitter tirade to France Bleu, Thiam accused Mbappé and his family of not upholding the club’s founding principles. Thiam believes Seube should have been treated far better because he also had a fantastic playing career at Caen.
During Friday’s home game against Clermont, supporters showed their dissatisfaction with several banners in the stadium:
“Before you shine on the big stage, you have to respect the locals. Mbappé, SMC is not your toy”
“Legends are created here through hard work and loyalty”
The superstar has so far in his career only been able to turn his back on supporters and continue with his “thing”. As a club owner, this luxury has been removed.
