"First of all, and to make things clear, I wanted to thank the Mbappé clan who welcomed Alex and showed their commitment to the player. It is important to clarify for the supporters that the new investors are not responsible for this situation. Today, it is Pierre-Antoine Capton and Olivier Pickeu who have committed to letting Alex go, even freely. After more than two months of negotiations, Pierre-Antoine Capton has never intervened to keep his commitments and I hold him primarily responsible. As a former footballer, I am astounded by the behavior of the former management. How can we imagine that the player can be mentally ready for the upcoming season after having been betrayed in this way? I fight against all forms of injustice in this environment and what is happening at the moment is not tolerable. Trust has been broken.I would like to thank all the supporters for the messages of support for Alex, who carries SM Caen in his heart and who has always respected the institution."
It remains to be seen whether the different parties will manage to find common ground in the coming weeks. Determined to fly across the Channel to embrace a new exciting challenge at the Stadium of Light, Alexandre Mendy expects nothing less...
