“Maybe I was born with a pain in my butt,” Neal Maupay, 28, told L'Équipe earlier this month.
The Frenchman has perhaps become more known for his shithousery than his work on the pitch in recent years, with a spate of incidents both on and off the pitch giving Maupay something of a reputation.
He loves to talk trash and likes to get under the skin of his opponent, as he did with James Maddison, imitating the England international's darts celebration. However. There was an element of friendly fire on Sunday evening. In the aftermath of Everton's 2–0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest, Maupay took to social media and said: “Every time I have a bad day, I just look at Everton's score and smile.”
It was an inflammatory comment, especially because he is still under contract with Everton until 2026. The Frenchman, who has scored just one goal in 31 appearances for the Toffees, is currently on loan at Olympique de Marseille, where he has scored two goals. in 12 games.
OM has the option to make the deal permanent for approximately €5 million. However, one thing seems certain: Maupay is unlikely to play for Everton again; that bridge was burned.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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