Stade Malherbe Caen will still play in Ligue 2 next season. It’s not exactly a scoop, but it feels good to be able to say it. This Thursday, the Norman club successfully passed the DNCG stage, essential to consider the future more calmly.
Initially scheduled for May 29, the interview with the financial policeman of the Professional Football League was postponed until the end of June, at the request of Stade Malherbe and Pierre-Antoine Capton, who hoped, during this time, to find new investors.
Since nothing has been done in this area, the co-owner of the club managed to convince the DNCG by providing large personal guarantees.
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“What I want, since I joined the club, is to guarantee the sustainability of SM Caen and certain values. For this, I want to find the best possible partner to continue this adventure”assured Pierre-Antoine Capton in March in our columns.
Deeply attached to Stade Malherbe, the Trouville businessman avoids cold sweats at the Norman club. While waiting to find a shareholder able to allow SM Caen to continue in Ligue 25, or even to consider joining the elite in the short term.
Under the orders of Nicolas Seube, the Caen players will resume training this Monday 1is July, with at least the assurance of playing in Ligue 2. Before, undoubtedly, having the means to aim much better than remaining in the division.
