Like every evening, FCM offers you the 3 OM news of the day. On the program this Tuesday:
Pogba is a Juve player, I won't allow myself to comment – Benatia
The idea of Paul Pogba arriving at Olympique de Marseille has been talked about a lot lately. With the reduction in the duration of his suspension, the rumor of a transfer of the French midfielder to the Marseille club continues to fuel discussions in the Football world.
Patrice Evraformer emblematic player of OM and former teammate of Pogba at Juventushad added fuel to the fire by raising the possibility of seeing his compatriot join Marseille. According to Evra, Pogba would be a recruit of choice for OM, and enthusiasm for such a transfer seems to be growing, even if the player himself took care to deny these rumors with a touch of humor.
During an interview, Paul Pogba raised the possibility of returning to Ligue 1notably to OM, by declaring: ” why not “while specifying that he was taking “for fun” speculation regarding a future arrival in Marseille. He also mentioned the possibility of exploring other horizons, particularly in Major League Soccer (MLS)where opportunities could present themselves for him.
Marseille Olympic therefore seems to be playing with the idea of attracting Pogba, but for the moment, no concrete decision has been taken. In an interview given to Tuttosportthe sports advisor at Olympique de Marseille Mehdi Benatia preferred to avoid commenting directly on this burning issue. He responded jokingly: “Pat (Evra) and Paul (Pogba) are my friends… (laughs) Pogba is a Juve player, I won’t allow myself to comment. On a human level, I am happy that his suspension has been reduced and that he can return to play quickly. »
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Paul Pogba remains a highly appreciated player in France, and his return to Ligue 1whether at OM or another club, is a subject that fascinates supporters. However, questions remain regarding its future. While loon appears to have real interest in his signing, uncertainty persists over the sporting and financial side of such a transfer, especially as Pogba must first return to full fitness after his suspension.
In summary, the hypothesis of an arrival of Paul Pogba at OM remains open, but we will have to wait for more concrete developments to know if this transfer will take shape. Fans of theMarseille Olympic are obviously keen to know the future of this talented player, while Pogba himself still appears to be keeping his options open.
OM targets Bright Osayi-Samuel (free next June)
Olympique de Marseille is experiencing difficulties in the full-back positions this season. Neither Murillo nor Lirola have really established themselves, recruitment for this position could take place this winter. A Nigerian international would be tracked…
Indeed, the performances of the full-backs, both on the left and on the right, do not live up to expectations. Ulisses Garciaon the left flank, is struggling to impose itself, while on the right side, Amir Murillo and Pol Lirola do not always succeed in convincing, despite some achievements, notably a goal scored against Lyon (3-2). Moreover, Quentin Merlinregularly injured, has only played four matches this season, including the recent victory in Nantes (2-1).
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Faced with these difficulties, OM would seek to strengthen its workforce by recruiting a new full-back. According to information reported by the Turkish press and relayed by But!, Olympique de Marseille would be interested in Bright Osayi-SamuelNigerian right back currently playing at Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old has struggled physically this season, playing just nine games under Jose Mourinho. During this period, he delivered an assist. His contract with Fenerbahçe expires in June 2025, which could allow OM to recruit him at a more affordable price in January. According to Transfer marketits current value is estimated at 8 million euros.
It should also be noted that the RC Lens is closely following the situation of Bright Osayi-Samuel, with the Nigerian international having already accumulated 18 caps with his national team. Recruiting a versatile player who can also play as a midfielder could therefore be an interesting solution for Marseille in order to strengthen its defensive sector on the sides.
Bright Osayi-Samuelcurrent defender of Fenerbahçe, has an interesting career in England before joining Turkey. Trained at the academy of Blackpoolthe Nigerian right-back made his professional debut in the Championship, before getting noticed by QPR (Queens Park Rangers)where he continued to progress and attract the attention of European clubs. His experience in England, both Blackpool than to QPRallowed him to develop great versatility and solid experience on the right side. Today, with his performances at Fenerbahçe and his 18 caps with Nigeria, Osayi-Samuel is attracting the interest of several European clubs, includingMarseille Olympic.
Search at Labrune’s house
The National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) intensified its investigation this Tuesday morning by carrying out a search of the LFP (Professional Football League). This operation is part of an investigation opened following a complaint filed by the anti-corruption association “AC!! “. The investigation concerns the conditions of the agreement concluded between the LFP and the CVC investment fund, which acquired 13% of the capital of the League in exchange for a financial contribution of 1.5 billion euros.
Opened in July 2024, the investigation targets several serious offenses: embezzlement of public funds, corruption active et passiveet illegal taking of interest. According to the Team, the judicial authorities entrusted this case to the Paris research section of the gendarmeriewho is currently carrying out searches at various key locations, including the home of Vincent Labrunethe president of the LFP, in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and the offices of the CVC fund.
The envelope of 37.5 million euros at the heart of the affair
One of the main sticking points of the investigation concerns the management of a envelope of 37.5 million euros allocated to negotiations. This sum was to reward banks, lawyers, and certain leaders of the LFP. 12 million euros were allocated to the banks which advised the League, while 5 million euros were allocated to lawyers' fees. Furthermore, Vincent Labrune and other executives received a significant portion of bonuses, totaling 8.5 million euros. Investigators are seeking to understand the exact circumstances of this distribution and the bonus decision.
The Senate report on investment funds in French football had already pointed out several gray areas, in particular concerning the salary increase of Vincent Labrune. Currently, Christophe Ingrainthe lawyer for the LFP, refuses to comment on this matter.
