The supporters of theABOUT can rejoice at the arrival ofIsmaël Koné in their club. The Marseille club is in the process of finalizing the transfer of this Canadian from Ivory Coast, according to information from L’Équipe.
OM: Ismaël Koné, the new star of the Marseille transfer window?
This news of the next signing ofIsmaël Koné at OM reinforces the enthusiasm around the transfer window of the Marseille club. It promises to be particularly active this year after Frank McCourt’s end-of-season declaration of intent. After the imminent arrival of Lilian Brassier, central defender from Stade Brestois, Ismaël Koné could be the second major recruit in this summer transfer window from the Olympique de Marseille version of De Zerbi.
The midfielder attracted the attention of Marseille leaders thanks to his remarkable performances in the Championship, where he played 42 matches last season. During his performances, the native of Abidjan (Ivory Coast) proved to be master of the right side of the Hornets attack. It is on the strength of his high-level performances that OM recruiters have focused their spotlight on him. Roberto De Zerbi, the next Marseille manager, had nothing to say, as his former club Brighton & Hove Albion were also interested in the player.
OM management remains very confident about the positive conclusion of this transfer. There were rumors of interest from AS Roma and West Ham in Koné, but it seems that the attraction of the Marseille project tipped the scales in favor of the Phocaeans. There is optimism at the Commanderie, where we hope that the player will bring his vision of the game and his dynamism to the Marseille midfield.
Ismaël Koné at OM: The Ivorian-Canadian reinforcement expected by all supporters
Ismaël Koné’s profile perfectly matches the needs of OM, which is seeking to strengthen its midfield sector for next season. With his experience in the Championship and his passing qualities, he could prove to be a key piece of Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi’s system. But before moving on to the presentation of the versatile player to the OM public, the transfer must be validated by all parties.
Ismaël Koné already has an agreement with OM and its leaders have agreed to let him join the Olympian team. On the other hand, they are demanding 12 million euros, which Pablo Longoria is ready to pay. Ismaël Koné, currently at the Copa America in the United States, must return to Europe at the end of the competition to finalize his change of club.
Slowly but surely, the OM summer transfer window is starting. The coach being one of the decision makers who was missing, shopping should accelerate even more on the sports advisor side Mehdi Benatiaalready spotted on several hot issues recently.
