As the 2025 winter transfer window approaches, Olympique de Marseille (OM) is actively seeking to strengthen its defense. Coach Roberto De Zerbi, aware of his team's defensive weaknesses, wants to recruit two central defenders and a right back. Among OM's targets, the Brazilian Danilo, currently at Juventus, has been the subject of numerous rumors. However, his transfer to OM now seems uncertain.
Danilo, 33, enters the final year of his Juventus contract and is no longer part of the club's plans Thiago Mottathe Juve coach. Versatile, capable of playing in central defense in a three-man defense or as right sidehe corresponds to the profile sought by De Zerbi to solidify the Marseille defense. There Juventuswho no longer counts on him, could be ready to let him leave this winter, which would offer a great opportunity to OM.
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Naples in the footsteps of Danilo
However, OM is not alone on this issue. According to Sky Italia, Naples also expressed interest in the Brazilian defender. The Neapolitan club, looking for defensive reinforcements, would be in a good position to attract Danilo. The latter would have even already validated the idea of a transfer to Naples with Giovanni Mannathe sporting director of SSC Napoli. This additional competition complicates Marseille's ambitions.
OM facing a complex transfer
Danilo's contract with Juventus expires in June 2025, which pushes the Turin club to consider a transfer this winter even if the option of letting him leave for free in January is mentioned. This situation offers OM a chance, but the competition with Naples could harm their chances. In addition, Juve has many injuries in defense and remains hesitant…
Conclusion
As OM seeks to strengthen its defense to achieve its objectives in Ligue 1 and in European competitionsthe Danilo track could be decisive. However, against Naples, the outcome of the case remains uncertain. The coming weeks will be crucial to know if OM will succeed in securing the services of the Brazilian defender.
