Behind the scenes of the transfer window, strategic choices were revealed to OM. Medhi Benatia, Pablo Longoria's right-hand man, would have indeed made a strong decision after deciding in favor of Elye Wahi this summer, thus rejecting the option Eddie Nketiah, the English striker from Arsenal. A decision that he would have taken against the advice of certain other people at OM.
Since his arrival at loon this summer, Elie Place struggles to justify its purchase price (€25M, excluding bonus). The French striker has scored two goals and provided an assist in nine appearances and Roberto Of Serve no longer seems to have confidence in him…
Wahi does not convince in Lens
Recruited in the summer of 2023 by the RC Lens for €30M, Elie Place never succeeded in establishing itself. Despite some exceptional matches like against Arsenal in Ligue of the Championsthe French international hopeful will have disappointed and presented a poor record of 12 goals and 7 assists in 37 matches…
Benatia absolutely wanted Wahi
This summer, loon was looking for a new number 9 after the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Marseille leaders hesitated between Eddie NketiahArsenal striker and Elie Placein difficulty Lens. Medhi Benatia would have taken the lead according to The Provencebelieving that his precocity, his potential and his talent were what was needed to loon. Place therefore joined loonat the expense of Nketiah.
