Like every evening, FCM offers you the 3 OM news of the day! On the program this Wednesday: Luiz Felipe reveals Benatia's first call, Molina gives information on Brassier and a lead to Chelsea!
Mercato OM: Luiz Felipe reveals Benatia's first call!
At a press conference this Wednesday for his presentation, Luiz Felipe spoke about the first call he received from Medhi Benatia.
LOON presented this Wednesday its new recruit, Luiz Felipe Ramos. The central defender spoke about the first call he received from the Marseille sports director.
“The first call? If I'm not mistaken it was December 26/27. It was Benatia who told me about the project and I accepted it. The club is growing enormously, we see it with the people who work here, serious people. It's very important to feel at home. I have to start working to come back as soon as possible,” explained the Italian defender to the press.
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OM: The club announces the first recruit of the winter transfer window!
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Olympique de Marseille is pleased to announce the signing of Luiz Felipe Ramos. An Italian international aged 27, the defender signed up with the Olympian club after the success of his medical examination.
Trained at Ituano FC in his native Brazil, Luiz Felipe Ramos began his professional career in 2015 under the colors of his training club. Eight matches were enough to attract the attention of many European recruiters: he signed for SS Lazio in the summer of 2016 before being directly loaned to US Salernitana in order to strengthen himself and accumulate playing time in Serie B. He also scored his first goal during his first match with the garnet club and returned for the 2017/2018 season to the Italian capital. A solid and versatile defender, Luiz Felipe Ramos quickly establishes himself in the defense Laziounder the leadership of Italian tactician Simone Inzaghi. After wearing the jersey of Biancocelesti in 144 matches and having won an Italian Cup (2019) and two Italian Super Cups (2017 and 2019), he signed with the Spanish side Real Betis Balompié in 2022.
Among the residents of the Benito-Villamarín stadium, the native of Colina in Brazil impressed with his personality and his leadership: he had a full season, playing 34 matches. Author of around thirty appearances in the European Cup with SS Lazio and Real Betis Balompié, the experienced defender decides to fly to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023 where he joins Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté. at the Al-Ittihad club.
Having passed through the Brazilian youth teams, Luiz Felipe Ramos chose to represent Italy and even obtained his first cap under the colors of the National on June 14, 2022 during a Nations League match against Germany.
Welcome to OM Luiz!
Mercato OM: the latest information from Romain Molina in the Brassier file!
Lilian Brassier, currently on loan to OM from Brest with a compulsory purchase option of 12 million euros, could return to Rennes, who holds a percentage of the transfer and should receive 3 million euros if the player is sold. OM, reluctant to pay this sum, doubts Brassier's ability to handle pressure and explores other options, notably in Germany, while Rennes tries to recover the defender trained at home.
The independent journalist Romain Molina recently mentioned a possible return of Lilian Brassier has Rennes. According to him, Rennes would like to recover the defender trained at the club, who is currently on loan to OM with a compulsory purchase option of 12 million euros, from July 1. However, Rennes, who own a percentage of the transfer, are expected to receive around 3 million euros in the event of Brassier's sale, which raises questions.
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Rennes wants to get Brassier back?
Molina explained on a video on his Youtube channel dedicated to Stade Rennais: “Rennes is also in Brassier. The defender was trained in Rennes before leaving for Brest, he is loaned to OM with a compulsory purchase option at €12M on July 1. Except that Rennes has a percentage in the transfer, they should roughly receive €3M. Why do you want to get Brassier back when you're going to take €3M free this summer? Yes but he is trained at the club… OM do not want to keep Brassier because they do not want to give 12 million, they know that the player retains a rating, they tell themselves that he is not capable to manage the pressure. There is a German club interested, they have made the rounds elsewhere with very welcome media leaks for OM. Rennes wants to try to bring him back, does anyone understand what is happening at Stade Rennais? »
Borussia Mönchengladbach is targeting Brassier but for this summer?
The German club interested in Brassier is Borussia Mönchengladbach according to the journalist Florian Plettenberg but for next summer. “Borussia M'gladbach have identified Lilian Brassier as a potential transfer target for next summer. He's on their list. The 25-year-old central defender is on loan to Marseille until the end of the season. His contract with Stade Brestois runs until 2026. Borussia wants to be ready in case Nico Elvedi or Ko Itakura leave this summer. »
OM seem reluctant to exercise the purchase option due to the high amount, while being aware of Brassier's potential but doubts about his ability to handle the pressure. For its part, Rennes, eager to recover a player trained at the club, could well try to bring him back, despite the financial issues.
Mercato OM: A new avenue in defense for Chelsea!
Olympique de Marseille, under the management of Roberto De Zerbi, are looking to strengthen their defense this winter after signing Luis Felipe Ramos. A young Chelsea defender, Renato Veiga, is now in the club's sights to further strengthen its defensive sector.
Renato Veiga – Photo by Icon Sport
Renato Veigaa 21-year-old left-handed Portuguese defender, has recently attracted the attention of several major Serie A clubs, including Juventus and Napolito strengthen their defensive lines. After his transfer from Basel to Chelsea this summer for around 15 million euros, Veiga mainly played in the Conference League under Maresca, where he started every game, also scoring two goals. In total, the 1m90 player has accumulated 17 appearances and 1076 minutes of play in all competitions, only 176 minutes in the Premier League.
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Let's show Renato Veiga?
When it comes to Serie A, Napoli appear to be the club most interested in Veiga, unlike Juventus, who are looking to other profiles to complement their defense under Thiago Motta. Despite Veiga's flexibility, capable of playing both centrally and on the left in defense, or even as a midfielder, Juventus seem to favor other options, despite their need for a defender. According to information from Mirrorthe Portuguese international would also be in the sights of Stuttgart.
However, Veiga is also attracting interest in Ligue 1. Indeed, the coach of Olympique de Marseille, Roberto DeZerbiwould also be very attracted by his qualities and plans to bring him to OM. Although Veiga has had limited playing time this season, his potential and promising past with Sporting CP have not left European recruiters indifferent, which could favor a transfer in January.
