Fred Hermel, tributes and emotions

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By: Manu Tournoux

RMC has experienced agitated offseason, in particular with regard to its sports journalists. This time, it's the turn of

Frédéric Hermel to leave the sports service of the general radio.

“After a quarter of a century to follow Spanish football for RMC, I pass my hand to the excellent Edgar Groleau. I am delighted that he is my successor. Thank you all for your friendship and support during all these years. We were well marked! »»announced the Iberian football specialist on his X account.

The transfer of Zinedine Zidane from Juventus Turin to Real Madrid in 2001, for 75 million euros, had allowed Fred Hermel to become a sports correspondent for RMC radio. Most of the interviews given by the 1998 Ballon d'Or in France will have been carried out by him.

Fred Hermel, the one to whom Zidane confided

Since 2006, the 55 -year -old journalist was one of the emblematic members of “after foot”. A program during which he intervened among the “funny ladies”, as a specialist in Spanish football. Following the announcement of his departure from the program, many were the Internet users to share their emotion.

Nevertheless, this big supporter of the Racing Club of Lens does not leave RMC. He should continue to intervene in the program “Estelle Midi”, managed by Estelle Denis.
“A great news to come”, he also warned.