In search of a replacement at Elye Wahi, OM has entered into negotiations with Rennes to have Amine Gouiri lent. The Breton club would like to include Ismaël Koné in the operation.
Who to replace Elye Wahi? After only six months in Marseille, the former Montpellier striker will suit his bags towards Eintracht Frankfurt, as Roberto de Zerbi said on Friday at a press conference. “Wahi is a strong player. But we come to a certain point where we have to make decisions courageous. Wahi knows why the last weeks and last months have happened like that. He is strong, I do not change my mind on This player and his person he sent me a very long message this morning.
Gouri in the viewfinder
The latter confirmed that he wanted a new striker to compensate for the departure of the 22 -year -old, author of three goals in 13 Ligue 1 games this year. Behind the scenes, the Marseille club advances for a loan from Amine Gouiri (24 years old), under contract until 2027 with Rennes. The two clubs are in negotiations.
For its part, the Breton club is thinking of asking for the inclusion in the operation of Ismaël Koné, not convincing enough in training with Marseille.
Arrived from Watford last summer against 12 million euros, the Canadian only played nine games but especially pointed out in the wrong direction. As explained by RMC Sport, the club is disappointed with its attitude and insufficient efforts to meet competition and expectations.
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His coach Roberto de Zerbi, who has not used him since the victory against Le Havre on January 5 (5-1). “Koné is on the start. He will probably go, that's why it didn't make sense that he trains with us. It is a choice of the club. We wanted this player , it is very strong, it is a good boy, but we know our goals. He was able to be part of this project.
Fabrice Hawkins with Florent Germain
