Kylian Mbappe, the 2018 World Cup winner, is set to become the majority owner of Caen, a second-division club in France. Mbappe will purchase an 80% stake in the club for 20 million euros ($21.6 million) from American investors Oaktree. This move marks a significant investment in French football by one of its most prominent stars.
Interestingly, Mbappe almost joined Caen as a teenager before signing with Monaco. Now, he will have a controlling stake in the club, which has a rich history in French football. Caen has produced notable players like N'Golo Kante, Mbappe's France teammate, and former Les Bleus defender William Gallas.
The club, founded in 1913, will begin its new campaign on August 17, hosting Paris FC. As a two-time Ligue 2 champion, Caen will look to build on its success with Mbappe at the helm. This exciting development could bring new energy and investment to the club, potentially propelling it back to the top tier of French football.