Montpellier moved to Ligue 2 after 16 consecutive seasons on France’s highest flight after Monaco’s 1-1 draw with Le Havre on Saturday.

Montpellierfate was stamped before their game against Reims Sunday While they remain rooted in the end of the liga 1 with only 15 points out of 30 games.

With a maximum of 12 points available from their four remaining games, they lost their opportunity to avoid falling as they trace 16th place Let havreAt the place of the removal play off, with 13 points.

“After 16 consecutive seasons on the high flight, Montpellier will play in Ligue next 2 next season. We would like to thank our loyal fans for their support during this very difficult season,” The club said on social media.

Although insurance Valid point against MonacoLe havre remains only a clear point St etienne.

Montpellier’s desperate gambling in the late season of the late season over the inexperienced coach Zoumana Camara earlier this month failed to produce the required turn needed to push them into the release play-offs.

The 46-year-old, in his first managerial role after serving as an assistant of Laurent Blanc, Unai Emery and Thomas Tuchel in Paris St GermainIt has lost both matches since the charge, including the shock of last week 5-1 from Marseille.