And two for Valentin Porte! The captain of Montpellier Handball becomes the new captain of the French Handball team. As in Montpellier, he succeeds Michaël Guigou.
Successor announced
It is the coach Guillaume Gille who announces this Tuesday, November 2 on the occasion of the rally for the Golden League.
“The fact of having appointed Valentin, with the support of Michaël Guigou, during this last period, proves the esteem that we have for him in this function, the place he holds within the group and the skills which he has to take on this kind of responsibility “Guillaume Gille / interview Hubert Gueriau FFHB
Valentin Porte has already worn the armband in the absence of Michaël Guigou, notably in May during two matches against Greece during the qualifcation matches for Euro 2022.
For his part, Valentin Porte, at a press conference spoke of ” great honor. “
” I spoke with a few players and the positive feedback confirmed me in the idea of accepting “he confides in a interview on the FFFH website.
Seen from here, seen from Montpellier, it’s not a surprise, Patrice Canayer told him the captain’s armband since 2019, and referred to him in his own words in 100% MHB: “he is one of the most important players in the team for the emotional stability he brings to the field, he is a remarkable boy. “ Valentin Porte to whom the staff and the president of the MHB have decided to give a more important role of ambassador, directly associating it with the choices and objectives of the club until 2024.
Valentin Porte at the head of a very Montpellier team this weekend
Valentin Porte to wear his ‘new’ reigning captain’s armband this weekend for the Golden League against Denmark, Saturday November 6 and against Norway, the next day at the head of a rejuvenated team, with only 4 Olympic champions from Tokyo, including his teammate left winger from Montpellier, Hugo Descat. Four other Montpellier residents are part of the group, the right winger Yanis Lenne, at the gates of the Team should finally enter the field, alongside his “big-little” brother Arthur Lenne, 20, pro for only a few months. First selection also for Julien Bos, the Montpellier rear, author of a huge start to the season. The 6th Montpellier is goalkeeper Kevin Bonnefoi associated with his future club partner, the current Usam Nimes goalkeeper Remi Desbonnet.