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Although he only arrived last summer from RC Lens, Elye Wahi has already been the subject of transfer rumors. The 21-year-old striker has had a difficult first few months since joining OM, where people still believe in him. As Pablo Longoria said, a departure this winter is “out of the question” for the Marseille club.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang having decided to go to Saudi Arabia, theABOUT had to hire the services of a new attacker last summer. In this sense, the Olympian management has set its sights on Elye Wahirecruited from RC Lens as part of a transfer estimated at €30M including bonus, and which has not really borne fruit until now.
“We believe a lot in Elye’s potential”
While he had to take on the role of starting strikerABOUT, Elye Wahiunder contract until June 2029, is currently behind Neal Maupay – The Best Of Neal Maupay (28 years old) in the hierarchy. If a premature departure has already been mentioned, Marseille does not intend to part with him so soon and wants to give the 21-year-old striker time. “ For us, that's out of the question. I take the initiative, even without discussing with the sporting side, because we as a club believe a lot in Elye's potential », assured Pablo Longoria last week at a press conference.
“I’m sure we have one of the best young strikers in Europe”
The president of theABOUT continued: “ Marseille is not waiting for anyone. But it is also true that each player has his own rhythm, his own adaptation. I'm sure we have one of the best young strikers in Europe. Even today, even with periods of ups and downs. Elye Wahi's time will arrive, we are calm, he must remain calm, and I have confidence. He will end up winning, because he has all the qualities to. »
