Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has faced significant backlash following the “disrespectful” firing of Caen head coach Nicolas Seube.

Mbappe, a former Paris Saint-Germain forward, completed an takeover of Caen on July 31, shortly after his free transfer to Real Madrid. Through his company Interconnected Ventures, he acquired a majority stake in the Ligue 2 club via its investment arm, Coalition Capital, reportedly investing €15 million (£12m/$16) of his own funds.

Unfortunately, his investment has not translated into immediate success on the field, as Caen has dropped to 16th place in the Ligue 2 standings midway through the 2024-25 season. Seube faced the consequences of the team’s performance, as the club announced his dismissal on Sunday, stating in an official release: “After a year leading the professional team, Stade Malherbe Caen has decided to end its collaboration with Nicolas Seube.”

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been strongly criticised after the “disrespectful” dismissal of Caen head coach Nicolas Seube

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