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Pau Lopez is probably living his last weeks at OM. While the Marseille management is showing itself to be intransigent in the negotiations with Côme, the Spanish goalkeeper is putting pressure on to obtain his departure.
Pau Lopez is determined to join Como
Pau Lopezthe starting goalkeeper for Olympique de Marseille for more than three seasons, finally seems ready to turn the page. Aged 29, the Spanish goalkeeper feels the need to take on a new challenge away from the Vélodrome. The opportunity offered by the Italian club Como, recently promoted to Serie A, comes at the right time.
This club, eager to strengthen its squad for next season, sees in Pau Lopez the ideal recruit to solidify its goalkeeper position. Discussions between the two clubs began a few weeks ago and seem promising. Cesc FabregasComo’s coach, has clearly succeeded in convincing Pau Lopez of his sporting project.
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Sky Sports indicates that the Spanish player is now determined to leave Marseille for Como. The former AS Roma goalkeeper has reportedly already agreed to return to Serie A. However, financial negotiations between the two teams remain a sticking point. OM are demanding €8 million before letting their goalkeeper leave, while Como are offering a loan with a purchase option well below that amount.
The rift is widening between OM and its goalkeeper
This divergence slows down the finalization of this transfer. Nevertheless, Pau Lopez and his entourage exert significant pressure on the Marseille management to accept Como’s offer. Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio explains that the Spanish goalkeeper is determined to force his departure this summer, which further complicates the situation for Olympique de Marseille.
Thus, a real showdown is underway between the Marseille club and its number one goalkeeper. It remains to be seen whether the Marseille leaders will give in to the demands of Pau Lopez and Côme, or whether they will hold firm to their position. The situation remains uncertain, but the outcome of this disagreement will have significant repercussions on the next season for both clubs.
