An end in apotheosis. The phenomenon (40 years old) will therefore have bowed out on his favorite scene. Stade Vélodrome, theater of its 797th and last match in the very great courtyard. His vel ‘, at home, where he became a legend. This May 17, 2025, still undecided, he had dared to advance. But everyone already knew for him. Pushed on the field by Habib Beye and his partners, Steve Mandanda appeared for a few seconds, just before the curtain falls on the season, his career.
His 65,000 supporters, despite his Rennes jersey, sketched at Boulevard Michelet, after celebrating the qualifier in the Champions League, was just waiting for that. His entry to celebrate the probable future retired. The man who brought the immaculate tunic the most times (613 times between 2007 and 2022), a feat in a 126 -year -old club.
“I couldn’t have a better end”
When he took over from Brice Samba, the Vel ‘trembled with pleasure. A standing ovation to accompany it to its surface, deafening hymns to its glory, chills during its one and only touch of ball. Final whistle, the Tour of Honor. Puddy, Steve Mandanda does not …
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