Mercato: De Zerbi calls for a phenomenon, he signs for OM!

Saturday 05th October 2024 01:23 AM

Arthur Mountain
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Journalist

Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.

This summer, OM obtained the loan of Valentin Carboni with a purchase option estimated at €36M. The Argentine attacking midfielder has, however, played very little since the start of the season, but Roberto De Zerbi is not worried and recalls that it is he who is at the origin of this signing.

Arrived on the benchABOUT this summer, Roberto De Zerbi was very quickly involved in the recruitment of the Marseille club. The Italian technician called for several arrivals and often won his case. He was particularly involved in the signing of Valentin Carboni. The young Argentine attacking midfielder was coming off a very good season with Monza before returning toInter Milan where he would have had very little playing time.ABOUT therefore jumped at the opportunity to obtain its loan with a purchase option estimated at €36M. By adding the bonuses as well as the amount of the prize, in total, this transfer could be around €40M. In front of the media, Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that it was he who had requested the signature of Valentin Carboni.

“I really wanted him on the team”

« Like you, I’m waiting for him to hatch. I really wanted him on the team because I think he will become a great player. He already has a lot of qualities, but he has the potential to become even stronger. Unfortunately, he arrived with physical problems, which prevented him from training regularly “, confided the coach of theABOUT in a press conference before continuing.

“I’m waiting for him to hatch”

« It’s only been two weeks since he managed to string together the sessions with continuity. We now have to see when it will be the right time for him, if he is physically ready in terms of speed and strength, in order to be able to express his full potential. But he’s not the only one in this situation. », added Roberto De Zerbi.