This summer in Marseille, it seems that all positions are likely to change. While the new coach Roberto De Zerbi arrived this week in the Phocaean city, the leaders have continued in recent hours by securing the arrivals of Ismaël Koné in midfield and Lilian Brassier in central defense.
On the right flank of the defense, Jonathan Clauss, currently at the Euro with the France team, should evolve under new colors next year, despite his semi-about-face at a press conference last week. Thus, to replace the international linked to OM until 2025, after having activated the Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) track, Pablo Longoria would be thinking of Youcef Atal, at the end of his contract with Adana Demirspor.
Atal to replace Clauss at OM?
This information comes to us from DZFoot. According to our colleagues, Olympique de Marseille came to sound out Atal about a return to Ligue 1, six months after leaving Nice. Forced to leave after sparking controversy in France, following a publication deemed anti-Semitic on Instagram, the Algerian international (29 caps, 2 goals) could well see himself returning to a championship he knows well. But it remains to be seen whether the conditions are met.
Several clubs interested in Atal
In the meantime, the 28-year-old right-back is attracting plenty of interest. Despite a three-season proposal offered by its president after an interesting second half of the season, the former Aiglon does not intend to stay, according to Foot Market. In Turkey, Besiktas has checked the name of Fennec, as have Galatasaray, the reigning champion, and İstanbul Başakşehir. Finally, in Greece, AEK Athens is also said to be interested, but would start a few lengths behind. In short, Youcef Atal is spoiled for choice.
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