It was in the air, it is now official. Historical Bastion of women's football in France, Montpellier HSC formalized this Wednesday the sale of its female section. President Laurent Nicollin confirmed the sale to the Crux Football group, notably carried by the former New Zealand star Rebecca “Bex” Smith.
“For 25 years, women's football has been part of the history of the club. We are very proud to have participated in the professionalization of our team, won major titles and experienced European epics ”said Laurent Nicollin in a press release. The leader also expressed his pride and his emotion by handing over: “At the time of handing my hand to Crux Football, I have a tender look at this quarter of a century … Long live the feminine of the MHSC. »»
No new stadium for the MHSC
Crux Football, follower of the multi -ownership and fervent defender of women's football, intends to pool infrastructures and skills between his various clubs. For Bex Smith, former player and ex-leader of FIFA, this acquisition marks a turning point: “These are continuity and ambition. Montpellier, with its recognized academy, is a club with a strong heritage and solid bases. »» The project aims to build a tailor -made structure, centered on the players.
In the same rationalization movement, the MHSC abandoned the project of a new stadium, considered too expensive. The president and the municipality have acted the renovation of the Mosson, with work to limit the risk of flooding and improve parking lots. “With costs, financially, it's too complicated for us the club to do it alone”justified Laurent Nicollin, adding: “We are not going to stop making projects that are not currently financially possible. »»
