Le Mans FC Makes a Masterstroke
Promoted to Ligue 1 sixteen years after its last appearance in the top division, Le Mans FC has made a masterstroke in the summer transfer market. Free after leaving Toulouse, the 2018 World Champion Djibril Sidibé (34 years old) has signed with the Sarthe-based club for a 5-year contract with an additional year's option. This unexpected and prestigious signing strengthens the club's project.
Djibril Sidibé Brings His Experience
World Champion with the French national team, Sidibé has signed a contract with Le Mans FC until 2028. The former Monaco player stated on the club's official website: « I chose Le Mans for the project, for the club's ambition. We all have the same desire: to grow this team together ».
Djibril Sidibé, who has been on two solid seasons under the Toulouse jersey, brings his experience of the very high level and his leadership to the club. His arrival is welcomed by coach Patrick Videira, who notes: « We are happy to welcome Djibril to Le Mans FC. He will bring us all his experience of the very high level. He knows the Ligue 1 very well, he is a leader who will also bring us maturity. He also has a certain versatility and, above all, he is a very professional guy ».
This prestigious signing delights the Manceau supporters a few days before the start of the Ligue 1 against Brest on Saturday evening at home. Wearing the number 19, Sidibé becomes the sixth summer signing for Le Mans FC after Billal Brahimi, Louis Mafouta, Yasser Larouci, Rayan Bamba, and Daouda Traoré.
