Last May, the owner of Olympique de Marseille Frank McCourt presented a new project. The American was considering the possibility of buying out or entering into a partnership with a satellite club to have its young people play there. But a few months later, the idea ran into obstacles.
Olympique de Marseille is also thinking of young people. In an interview given to various media last May, Frank McCourt shared areas of development for the Marseille club. The American owner spoke of his wish to invest in the training center and in the quest for a satellite club to promote the progression of promising talents. “ We must progress, particularly on infrastructure, and generate more revenueexplained the businessman. The training center needs investment. »
« We are considering all possibilities, including a satellite club which would contribute to the development of our future talents, in order to keep them and see them flourish. », Added Frank McCourt. Shortly after, the first rumors spoke of discussions with Pau. But it is clear that these exchanges produced nothing. A few months later, the project has still not come to fruition and La Provence explains the reasons for this blockage. Olympique de Marseille, which wishes to place its young people within a more competitive team than its reserve which plays in National 3, has also started negotiations with Aubagne and Martigues.
OM does not give up
But the National resident would like the Marseille club to cover the salaries of loaned players, three times higher than those of its own elements. As for the Ligue 2 team, its recruitment policy is more oriented towards more experienced and therefore older profiles. These obstacles are slowing down the implementation of the project announced by Frank McCourt. But Olympique de Marseille is not giving up and is currently taking the time to analyze the functioning of the clubs likely to welcome its young people. Olympian management does not rule out the possibility of an agreement before the end of the season.
