At the beginning of the evening, this Wednesday, the Stade Malherbe de Caen announced in an official press release sad news: the death of the wife of its coach, Stéphane Moulin.
"It is with great sadness that the Stade Malherbe Caen learned today of the disappearance of Armelle Moulin, wife of Stéphane Moulin, coach of the professional team", indicates the club in a press release.
“The thoughts of President Olivier Pickeu, shareholders, all club employees and volunteers go out to family and loved ones.
At this difficult time, Stade Malherbe Caen is more united than ever behind its coach and its children.
The club's social media accounts since the evening are draped in black as a sign of mourning.
It is with great sadness that the @SMCaen learned today of the disappearance of Armelle Moulin, wife of Stéphane Moulin, coach of the professional team.
#SMCaen #TeamSMC
— Stade Malherbe Caen (@SMCaen) January 11, 2023
The former coach of Angers had retired from December 22 to support his wife in her fight against illness.
He had left his place on the bench to his assistant Patrice Sauvaget.