Cédric Yambéré: A Sentimental Return to His Roots Ahead of Bordeaux–Nantes Clash
As Girondins de Bordeaux prepare to face FC Nantes this Saturday for Matchday 36 of Ligue 1, Cédric Yambéré is feeling a wave of emotion. The Franco-Central African defender will be returning to the stadium where his football dreams began—his very own training ground.
“It’s touching because it was in this stadium that I saw my first football match. It was during a crossing,” Yambéré reflected. “It will be the last… It’s touching… At the time there was an extraordinary atmosphere with the two corners responding to each other. It was something beautiful, especially when you’re young. These are things that I will not forget.”
Now an integral part of the Bordeaux squad, Yambéré hopes to mark the moment with a win and a proper send-off in front of the home fans:
“We hope to get a good result and have a great celebration with the supporters. It will galvanize us, push us to give everything.”
The emotional connection between Yambéré and the Bordeaux faithful is clear, and Saturday promises to be more than just a match—it’s a personal milestone.
