Sakho Leaves Due to "Lack of Respect"

Former Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has decided to leave Montpellier after an alleged bust-up with manager Michel Der Zakarian. Sakho cited a "lack of respect" as the reason for his departure and vowed to "leave like a man".

Incident at the Training Centre

Sakho announced his exit from Montpellier following an incident at the training centre. He claimed that he was not responsible for the incident and declined any responsibility. The French international thanked his teammates, fans, and medical staff in a lengthy statement.

Investigation Underway

Montpellier is reportedly investigating the alleged clash between Sakho and Der Zakarian during training. The future of the 33-year-old defender was uncertain even before this incident, as he had expressed frustration over his lack of game-time this season.

A Heated Exchange

According to reports, Sakho became upset when Der Zakarian failed to award him a foul during a practice game. The manager scolded Sakho, who then complained about his lack of game-time. The situation escalated, and Sakho allegedly grabbed Der Zakarian by his collar and kicked him, breaking the manager's necklace in the process.

Source: [TMZ]