Caen Football Coach: Mbappé’s Firm Appoints Gaël Clichy

What: Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Gaël Clichy is the new head coach of SM Caen.
Where: Caen, Normandy, France. SM Caen plays in the National 1 league (third tier of French football).
When: Announced February 29, 2024.
Why it Matters: This is a notable appointment for caen, a club aiming for promotion. Clichy is a relatively inexperienced coach but brings a high profile and is backed by Kylian Mbappé’s holding company, XYHI. He replaces Maxime d’Ornano. Marvin Esor, formerly of FC Bassin d’Arcachon, joins as part of Clichy’s staff.
What’s Next: Clichy will focus on improving Caen’s performance; they are currently 10th in National 1. His coaching philosophy and impact on the team will be closely watched.

Rank	Team	Points	Games Played	Goal Difference
10	SM Caen	36	25	+5

Source: League standings as reported in news articles.