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[Saba Sports News] According to French media reports, Ligue 2 team Caen is currently mired in a relegation battle, leading fans to accuse major shareholder Kylian Mbappe of poor management of the club. In September 2024, Real Madrid star Mbappe officially became the major shareholder of Caen, purchasing 80% of the club’s shares for €20 million. However, Mbappe’s first executive career has not gone well, as the club has encountered a crisis in less than six months. Last week, Caen lost 0-1 to direct rivals Grenoble, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. After a coaching change, the team has shown no signs of turning things around, and fans began to blame the club’s major shareholder, Mbappe, holding up banners stating that Caen is not Mbappe’s toy, and that the French forward should invest money to save the team. Additionally, the club president has also faced criticism. He first dismissed the respected head coach Nicolas Sauber, a club legend who was beloved by fans and served the club for a total of 24 years from player to coach. Currently, Caen is ranked third from the bottom in the Ligue 2 standings, and if Mbappe does not want the team he took over to be relegated in its first year, he must bring about change for the club.