In a groundbreaking move, Kylian Mbappé, the star player of Real Madrid, is on the brink of becoming the majority owner of French second division club Stade Malherbe de Caen. This bold decision, confirmed by a reliable source to ESPN, will make Mbappé, at the age of 25, the youngest active player to own a professional European football club. The Real Madrid sensation is set to invest approximately €15 million through his Coalition Capital investment fund to acquire 80% of the club’s capital, while also assisting in paying off a portion of the club’s debt.
Following Mbappé’s acquisition, the American investment fund Oaktree, the previous majority shareholder that acquired 80% of the club’s shares in 2020, will be replaced. Currently sitting in Ligue 2 after being relegated from the top flight in May of 2019, Stade Malherbe de Caen will witness a significant transformation under Mbappé’s ownership. The close ties between the Mbappé family and Caen date back to 2014 when the young talent, then 13 years old, considered signing with the club before ultimately choosing Monaco.
With the impending announcement of Ziad Hammoud as the new president of Caen, a pivotal figure in Mbappé’s inner circle, the club is poised for a new era under Mbappé’s stewardship. Hammoud, a trusted friend of the France captain and overseer of his image rights company, is set to play a crucial role in shaping the club’s future. Additionally, Mbappé’s close associates are likely to be appointed to various key positions within the club, signaling a significant shift in its management structure.
While the specifics of Mbappé’s financial commitment and his long-term objectives for the club remain unclear, his passion for elevating Caen’s stature in the footballing world is evident. As the city of Caen gears up for the start of the Ligue 2 season with a crucial match against Paris FC, Mbappé will be making his debut for Real Madrid in the European Super Cup against Atalanta. This momentous occasion precedes the commencement of the 2024 LaLiga campaign, where Real Madrid will face Mallorca, setting the stage for Mbappé’s dual role as both a star player and a visionary club owner.
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