Posted on January 3, 2022 at 11:10 am by Editorial staff
Confined to a role of understudy since the arrival of Pau Lopez, Steve Mandanda is announced on the departure for some time. However, the 36-year-old keeper still has the backing of some teammates like William Saliba.
While on a contract that runs until June 2024, Steve Mandanda sees his future to be one more in addition uncertain on the side of the OM . Since the recruitment of Pau Lopez last summer, the 2018 world champion has been confined to a role of understudy in the squad of Jorge Sampaoli . Despite his iconic status with the Marseille club, the 36-year-old goalkeeper has been insisted on leaving recently. The tricolor doorman would have a few exits, especially in Ligue 1 where ASSE , AS Monaco and OGC Nice would be interested in his profile. However, Steve Mandanda also still has the support of a few of his teammates.
“He is a legend of the club, you have to respect him”
After the encounter against Chauvigny in the Coupe de France (3-0 victory), William Saliba stepped up to the plate for Steve Mandanda , who celebrated his 600th game under the colors of OM , as he explained in remarks reported by RMC Sport: “Mandanda's 600th game with the OM? It's incredible. He is a legend of the club, he must be respected. It's a pleasure to play with him. When I looked at him, I wasn't even in a training center yet. It’s nice. “