Hajduk's New Signing Acapandié Wows Fans, Hailed as 'Spaceship'
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hajduk Split signed 21-year-old defender Mathieu Acapandié until 2030.
- Acapandié, who joined from French club Nantes, has impressed fans in just three matches with his playmaking and crossing abilities.
- Fans are praising Acapandié, calling him a
Hajduk Split has found a gem in 21-year-old defender Mathieu Acapandié, who joined the club this summer. In just three appearances, Acapandié has already captivated the Hajduk faithful with his dynamic play, particularly his crossing ability.
Acapandié is a maestro, a spaceship compared to what we've seen so far.
His standout performance came in Hajduk's recent 2-0 victory over Pafos. Acapandié set up the second goal with a powerful run down the flank and a precise cross to Dario Melnjak, sealing the win. This play ignited a wave of praise on social media, with fans hailing him as a "spaceship" and a "real fullback."
Acapandié arrived at Hajduk after his contract expired with French club Nantes. He spent his formative years in Nantes' academy, joining at 14, but managed only eight senior appearances. His decision to leave Nantes was driven by a desire for more playing time. While he represented France at youth levels, he has chosen to represent Madagascar, his family's country of origin, at the senior level.
A real fullback.
Fans are already speculating about his future value, with comments suggesting he will be sold for a significant profit, potentially "filling the club's coffers." His contract with Hajduk runs until the summer of 2030.
Acapandié will fill our coffers.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.