Sidelined at OM, Pau Lopez took the road to Spain to try to relaunch his career. The Spanish goalkeeper signed up with the Girona club in the form of a loan, accompanied by a purchase option set at €6.5 million. The former Marseille holder remains in a precarious situation. To date, his contribution on the field is non-existent, which raises questions about the club's desire to exercise this purchase option at the end of the season.
Roberto De Zerbi wasted no time in making his mark on loon. The Italian coach, renowned for his rigorous approach and his technical demands, was clearly not convinced by the performances of Paul Lopez in the kicking game. Although an indisputable holder in recent seasons, the Spanish goalkeeper was quickly relegated to the group of players deemed undesirable, a decision taken in consultation with the sports management, led by Medhi Benatia. A radical decision which puts an abrupt end to the Marseille adventure of Lopezunder the aegis of a By Zerbi determined to redefine the standards of the Marseille squad. However, a possible rebound cannot be ruled out.
Lopez's nightmarish start to the season
Loaned with purchase option to Gérone par the OM, Pau Lopez is going through a complicated period since his return to Liga. The Spanish goalkeeper, who hoped to relaunch his career under the colors of the Catalan club, has not yet had the opportunity to set foot on the pitch this season. A hard blow came recently: when he finally seemed to have his chance in King's Cupan opportunity to shine in a competition where rotation is often essential, the goalkeeper had to give up at the last minute, forced to withdraw. A frustrating situation which fuels questions about his future and his role in a workforce where he remains in the background for the moment. The season is still long, but for Paul Lopezthe urgency to turn things around is starting to be felt.
Lopez already back?
Currently on loan to Gérone, Pau Lopez sees its future surrounded by uncertainties. The Spanish goalkeeper, who arrived on loan with a purchase option set at €6.5 million, has so far not convinced his current club to bet on him. With no purchase obligation included in the contract, Gérone seems reluctant to keep it beyond the season. This situation could open the door to a return of the goalkeeper to the ranks of loonunless there is a turnaround in the situation in the coming months. It remains to be seen whether loonwho could count on him as an understudy or competitor, will be ready to integrate him again into his workforce. A case to follow closely.
