Before the takeover of SM Caen, Mbappé wanted to treat himself to AS Monaco

Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Thursday October 31, 2024 at 1:45 p.m.

Kylian Mbappé marked a turning point this summer by becoming the majority shareholder of Stade Malherbe in Caen.

With the acquisition of 80% of the shares for 15 million euros via his investment fund, Coalition Capital, the captain of the French team is embarking on a new adventure, this time off the field. This acquisition allows the world champion to learn about managing a club in an accessible setting, with an ambitious project for Norman football. However, the story could have been quite different for the Real Madrid striker.

Monaco, a price too high for Mbappé

Before taking possession of SM Caen, Kylian Mbappé wanted to treat himself to a renowned club. This is AS Monaco according to information from the Team. The French striker knows the Monegasque club well where he trained between 2013 and 2016. It was also with the ASM jersey that the 2018 World Champion took his first professional steps. After two successful seasons with Monaco, he joined Paris Saint-Germain for a consideration estimated at 180 million euros. A record transfer for the French striker.

If Kylian Mbappé tried to buy AS Monaco, he would have quickly closed the file because of the high price of the Ligue 1 club. The former Parisian finally decided to turn to another French club, SM Caen. Mbappé's mother, Fayza Lamari, plays a key role in this new venture. Close to Kylian and with her experience, she supervises the management of the club, making numerous visits to Caen to establish solid relationships with local players. This first step by Kylian Mbappé as an investor shows that he has a vision for football beyond his playing career. By laying his first stones in Normandy, he is paving the way for new perspectives in club management, with an eye already turned towards the future.