While OM's defense is in difficulty, rumors are multiplying around defensive midfielders. This time it's information, because a young 18-year-old midfielder is on trial to join the B team of the Olympian club…
The 2025 winter transfer window could well be marked by the arrival of a young defensive midfielder from Olympique de Marseille. According to the journalist's information Gary CohenOM recently tested Hamidou Makalouan 18-year-old Malian talent, within his reserve. Currently under contract with the Guidars FC club, the player has already proven himself at international level, with 7 selections for the U17 national team, and a particular distinction: he was voted second best player of the U17 World Cup.
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Hamidou Makalou future reinforcement for the reserve?
Highly monitored after his excellent performance in competition, Scared had also been linked to Stade Brestois in recent weeks. Some rumors suggested a transfer of 3 million euros from Guidars. But the Marseille leaders, still very active on the transfer market, could well take the lead to win the bet and add this young talent to their squad.
The Malian defensive midfielder could thus represent a future reinforcement for OM, who are seeking to strengthen themselves with promising young people for the future. Case to be followed closely in the coming weeks.
