After announcing his signature at Stade Rennais, Steve Mandanda wanted to address OM supporters in a lengthy message posted on Instagram on Wednesday. With a ‘sad heart’, the France international goalkeeper feels ‘proud’ of the history written at Canebière.
El Phenomeno could not leave like this. Shortly after his departure from OM and his arrival at Stade Rennais was formalized, the France international goalkeeper (37, 34 picks) posted a long farewell message to Marseille fans on Instagram. With a heavy heart but with a sense of accomplishment.
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“After 15 wonderful years spent fully living my passion by your side, it’s time to leave. Today’s page has been turned, but every moment will forever remain engraved in my heart and in my memory. I am leaving with pride,” writes the man who scored 613 official matches for Olympique Marseille.
“OM is my home, my family, the club of my heart and the club that has allowed me to become the man I am today, it has always made people shake. Your unconditional love for OM and football has created nothing but a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Fans and club staff, to all of those I have not had. A time to say hello before leaving, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being with me through the good times and the hard times. Olympians, this story is ours and it will never end.”
Nice greetings from Vilas Boa
Thauvin, Strootman, André Ayew… Several players who rubbed his shoulders at Canebière wanted to send him a quick note under his post. Villas Boa, his coach between 2019 and 2021, had particularly praised him. “The fastest I’ve seen between posts, describes the Portuguese technician. Great stops, I’d even say impossible stops. You’ve always been an inspiration to me too as a guy.”
This Wednesday, Stade Rennes formalized the signing of the French goalkeeper for the next two seasons. This operation takes place without transportation compensation, after the president of Marseille, Pablo Longoria, agreed to release his captain in exchange for services rendered to OM.
