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Having passed from the shadows to the light, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa confides in his ordeal at Olympique Lyonnais.
From 2015 to 2020, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa went through real hell at Olympique Lyonnais. Shelved after two promising seasons, the French central defender sank into oblivion, making only two appearances in Ligue 1 during the 2017-2018 season.
Today in Istres (National 3), Yanga-Mbiwa looks back on this dark period of his career. “In Lyon, I was unhappy, I was at the bottom of the hole,” he admits. Despite his professionalism and his involvement, he never managed to regain the favor of his coaches.
A strange grudge
“I made proposals to different transfer windows to get out of this impasse, proposed an amicable agreement. Everything was refused. Some people perhaps felt resentment,” he confides.
From now on, the native of Bangui has turned the page and is focusing on his new challenge with the residents of Parsemain. A new start for the former member of Montpellier, AS Roma and Newcastle, determined to rediscover the pleasure of playing football.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
