Mandanda’s Missed Opportunities: Monaco and Barcelona Out of Reach
Steve Mandanda may come to regret not taking the chance offered by AS Monaco during the peak of his career. The Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper now faces a summer of uncertainty, with some of Europe’s top clubs seeking reinforcements in his position.
One such club, Barcelona, has already made waves with the announcement of Victor Valdés’ departure. Valdés confirmed his exit from the Catalan giants in a heartfelt letter, and according to El Mundo Deportivo, his deal with AS Monaco is still in place despite his long-term injury. This development initially opened the door for Barcelona to look at potential replacements, with Mandanda among the candidates. However, the Spanish giants have since set their sights on Marc-André ter Stegen of Borussia Mönchengladbach, with reports suggesting that an agreement for the German keeper has already been finalized for next season.
As a result, both Barcelona and Monaco now seem out of reach for Mandanda, who may have missed his shot at a major move this summer. With those options slipping away, the 29-year-old’s future at Marseille remains uncertain, leaving him to ponder whether he made the right decision to stay loyal to the French club.
