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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Hyper active during the previous summer transfer window, OM notably obtained the loan of Lilian Brassier from Brest. The defender was coming off a very good season and landed with a purchase option of €11.5 million which seems to be almost obligatory. And while he was highly coveted, his choice to join OM came as a surprise.
The summer market of theABOUT will have been very hectic. The Marseille club notably recruited 12 new players, and launched its recruitment by obtaining the loan of Lilian Brassier coming from Brest Stadium. A loan with a purchase option estimated at €11.5 million, but Alexis Czajajournalist from West Franceadmits that it was a little surprise.
Brassier was highly coveted
« He had an exit ticket, so we knew he was going to leave. Every year, Brest plans the departure of a major player, it's a bit like their economic model – even if with qualification for the Champions League, this could change. So he had his exit voucher. Moreover, since last winter, he had received offers, notably from Monaco in Ligue 1 who were very, very keen on him. This did not happen because Monaco wanted a quick transfer to compensate for the absences in defense linked to the CAN. Last summer, clubs like Porto, Milan and some Bundesliga teams also came forward », he recalls in an interview given to Phocaeanbefore continuing.
“It was a little surprising to see him choose Marseille”
« However, the club decided to retain him, and he himself was in no particular hurry to leave mid-season. This summer, there were still offers from several clubs, so it was a bit surprising to see him choose Marseille, especially since there was no European competition that season for the club. But at the same time, this choice seems logical in his career. Joining a major Ligue 1 club is a higher level, while remaining in an environment he knows. It's a thoughtful and intelligent choice, with a possible door open for the foreigner later. Obviously, the Marseille context is special, with a big atmosphere, a lot of pressure on results and the level of play. It's a real gamble for him, because he will have to maintain the dynamic of his good previous season. He's a very good player, but he needs to be confident. Without this, he might not succeed in expressing all his qualities. », added Alexis Czaja.
