Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe recently made headlines after completing a takeover of Ligue 2 side Caen. This move came as Mbappe’s company, Interconnected Ventures, purchased a majority stake in the French club through its investment arm, Coalition Capital. The 25-year-old France international reportedly invested around 15 million euros (£12.6 million) of his own money via the investment fund, marking a significant step in his off-field ventures.
Notably, Coalition Capital has replaced the previous majority shareholder, Oaktree – an American investment fund. Meanwhile, Pierre-Antoine Capton, the president of the club’s supervisory board, retains a minority stake in the club. Capton expressed his enthusiasm about the new development, stating, “It is an incredible opportunity for Stade Malherbe Caen to be able to count on Coalition Capital for its development. Its values, commitments, and extraordinary vision of sport are unique assets for this project.”
Caen, which finished sixth last season, is set to begin their Ligue 2 campaign on 17 August against Paris FC. Interestingly, this comes a day before Mbappe could potentially make his La Liga debut for Real Madrid against Real Mallorca, following his free transfer from PSG earlier in the summer. It’s worth noting that Caen was relegated from Ligue 1 in 2019.
In response to the acquisition, the club released a statement affirming the significance of this transaction in the club’s strategic development and its commitment to remaining among the historic clubs in French football. This move emphasizes Mbappe’s multi-faceted interests and contributions beyond his exceptional talents on the football pitch.
The club statement said: “This transaction marks a significant step in the club’s strategic development and reinforces its natural ambition to remain among the historic places in French football.”
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