Ligue 1 McDonald's: Le Mans FC's new academy inaugurated (€4m of works)

News Tank Football - Paris - News #457536 - Published on 19/10/26 at 14:00
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Entrance to Le Mans FC’s academy, inaugurated on 16 October 2026 - ©  Le Mans FC

Le Mans FC (Ligue 1 McDonald’s) have inaugurated their new academy, located at the Clos Fleuri site in Mulsanne (Sarthe), south of the city, on 16 October 2026.

The inauguration marks the reopening of the site, which had been closed since 2013. The club acquired it in spring 2026 for €1.6m and carried out extension and modernisation work costing around €4m.

"This is a key milestone in the club’s development project, which aims to make youth development a pillar of its sporting ambitions, reconnect with a history that has seen many professional players emerge and give young talent an increasingly important role," the club said. Brazilian fund OutField has been the club’s majority shareholder since February 2026.

The site welcomes 42 players across seven age groups, from U16 to U22, with…

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Entrance to Le Mans FC’s academy, inaugurated on 16 October 2026 - ©  Le Mans FC

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