A shock for football fans and supporters of Paris Saint Germain. Modeste M’Bami, who joined the Parisian club in 2003, died on Saturday January 7 in Le Havre, announced Paris Saint-Germain on its site, as well as player agent Franck Balhassen. The Cameroonian sportsman “died of a heart attack” at the age of 40, we can learn. At the start of 2023, his agent found that he was “tired, coughing constantly”, and had learned that he had tested positive for Covid-19. “PSG_inside learned with deep sadness of the death today of our former player Modeste M’Bami. The Club extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”
After being revealed in France with the Sedan club, Modeste M’Bami flourished at Paris Saint Germain where he played from 2003 to 2006. After this experience, the Cameroonian midfielder then wore the colors of the rival club Olympique de Marseille (OM) between 2006 and 2009. He then walked the football fields in Spain, then joined exotic destinations such as China, Saudi Arabia or Colombia. With his Cameroonian national team, the footballer was a finalist in the 2003 Confederations Cup against France but Cameroon failed in overtime. Modeste M’Bami ended his career as a professional player in 2016, at the age of 35.
the @PSG_inside learned with deep sadness of the passing today of our former player Modeste M’Bami.
The Club sends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TR7robsbvl
— Paris Saint Germain (@PSG_inside) January 7, 2023