Roberto De Zerbi's players will have their work cut out to contain a Monegasque team in great shape, led by young prodigy Eliesse Ben Seghir. Moroccan talent, a true revelation of the Principality, could have worn the Marseille colors. In 2019, OM were close to securing his services, but Monaco finally won thanks to a much more attractive offer.
It is an Olympique de Marseille in search of redemption who is preparing to welcome AS Monaco this Sunday at Velodrome. Facing difficulties on his lands, loon will have to raise its level against a Monegasque team which, despite a defeat this week in Champions Leaguedisplays solid momentum. This meeting also highlighted the talent d'Eliesse Ben Seghir. The young Monegasque prodigy scored his first goal in C1 against Benficaconfirming all the good things we think of him. And on Sunday, the attacking midfielder could well be one of the men to watch. Irony of fate, Ben Seghir could have evolved under the Marseille colors. But it is in red and white that he will try to shine in the Marseille den
“We were sure he was going to sign”
« We gathered his entourage in the middle of the week. When we left the meeting, everyone was upset. We were sure he was going to sign. We give them the weekend to bring us the documents », revealed Sébastien Perez in the columns of Provence. AS Monaco came up with a much better proposal.
Monaco pulled out all the stops for Ben Seghir
The story could have been very different for Eliesse Ben Seghir. According to a revelation from Provencethe young prodigy was about to engage with loon in 2019. The Marseille leaders, convinced of having smelled a future star, were preparing to welcome the promising talent. But the scenario took an unexpected turn. While everything seemed closed, AS Monaco entered the scene during the weekend and was able to convince the player and those around him. Objective made possible thanks to a “big check” as the Provencal daily explains. A masterstroke for the club Principalitywho got his hands on one of the great hopes of French football, leaving the Marseillais with regrets
