Kylian Mbappe is reportedly set to become one of Europe’s club owners with the Real Madrid star closing in on taking over French side SM Caen.
Mbappe left French club football this summer when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired last month.
The French superstar completed a free transfer to Real Madrid and was unveiled in front of 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier this month.
Mbappe is expected to retain an interest in French domestic football with reports the striker is poised to complete a £17m (€20m) deal to buy French second division side SM Caen.
French newspaper Le Parisien reported that talks have been ongoing for several weeks, with an agreement expected to be concluded ‘in the coming hours’.
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly in talks to buy a second division French club for around £17million
The deal would reportedly see Mbappe buy out the American investment fund Oaktree Capital, which bought an 80 per cent stake in the club in 2020.
Mbappe would become the club’s majority shareholder, with current supervisory board chairman Pierre Antoine Capton retaining his 20 per cent stake.
Oaktree Capital are expected to focus their efforts on Inter Milan after taking control of the club in May.
Should Mbappe complete the deal, he would become the owner of the second tier French side at just 25.
Caen scout David Lasry revealed in a BBC documentary that the club had come close to signing Mbappe when the forward was just 13.
Mbappe’s father had reportedly confirmed they had agreed for their son to join the club, who are based in Normandy.
The deal, however, collapsed when Caen were relegated from Ligue 1 to the second tier in 2012.
Mbappe would instead join Monaco’s academy, with the forward later breaking into the first-team set-up before joining PSG.
Mbappe is expected to become the owner of Caen with talks reportedly nearing a conclusion
The new Real Madrid signing had nearly joined Caen as a teenager back in 2012
Le Parisien reported that Mbappe and his family have retained a good relationship with the Caen leading to a deal being pursued.
Mbappe and his mother Fayza Lamari reportedly plan to appoint Ziad Hammoud as president of the club when the takeover is completed.
Hammoud was previously the director of strategy and investments at the BeIN Media Group, and now oversees Mbappe’s image company.
Reports in French claim Mbappe plans to maintain the club’s identity, with a focus on developing young players.
Caen finished fifth in Ligue 2 last season, with the club having last featured in the top flight of French football back in the 2018-19 campaign.
Kylian Mbappe’s venture into club ownership continues to make headlines, with reports suggesting that the Real Madrid forward is on the brink of acquiring French side SM Caen. After his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid on a free transfer, Mbappe seems to be expanding his influence in the world of football.According to sources, Mbappe is in advanced talks to secure a deal worth around £17 million to take over SM Caen, a second division French club. This potential acquisition would see Mbappe taking control of the majority stake held by Oaktree Capital, an American investment fund that acquired an 80 per cent share of the club in 2020. With current supervisory board chairman Pierre Antoine Capton maintaining his 20 per cent stake, Mbappe is poised to become the club’s primary shareholder.The negotiations for the takeover have been ongoing for several weeks, and it is expected that an agreement will be finalized in the near future. Should Mbappe successfully complete the deal, he will become the owner of Caen at the young age of 25, solidifying his position as an influential figure in the football world.The history between Mbappe and Caen dates back to his teenage years when the club was on the verge of signing the talented forward at the age of 13. Despite a verbal agreement between Mbappe’s father and the club, the deal fell through when Caen suffered relegation to the second tier in 2012. This turn of events led Mbappe to join Monaco’s academy instead, setting him on a path to stardom.As the negotiations for the takeover progress, Mbappe and his family are said to have a close relationship with Caen, which has facilitated the deal. Reports suggest that Mbappe and his mother are considering appointing Ziad Hammoud, a seasoned professional with experience in strategy and investments, as the club’s president post-acquisition. Hammoud’s background at BeIN Media Group and his current involvement with Mbappe’s image company indicate a strategic approach to club management.Furthermore, Mbappe’s vision for the club involves maintaining its identity and nurturing young talent, aligning with his commitment to developing the next generation of football stars. Caen’s recent performance in Ligue 2, finishing fifth last season, showcases the potential for growth and success under Mbappe’s ownership.As Mbappe’s ownership of Caen draws closer to fruition, the football community eagerly anticipates the impact of this strategic move. His involvement in club ownership signifies a new chapter in his career, highlighting his ambition to leave a lasting legacy both on and off the pitch. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story as Mbappe’s journey in football ownership unfolds.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
