Author of an excellent first part of the season with Angers, Himad Abdelli caught the eye of OM. A transfer of the 25-year-old Algerian international to Marseille this winter cannot be ruled out.
Second in Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille does not intend to revolutionize its squad during the winter transfer window. Roberto De Zerbi is nevertheless counting on this month of January to make two or three adjustments to his team. Defense is the No. 1 project for the Italian coach, who would like to recruit a right back and a central defender. A reinforcement in midfield would be the icing on the cake for the OM coach, who appreciates Nicolo Fagioli of Juventus. But the Italian international is not the only player targeted by Marseille in this sector of play.
According to the journalist's information Adam Manseurthe Marseille club is also studying a path made in Ligue 1, that leading to Angevin captain Himad Abdelli. “The profile of the Algerian player really appeals to Mehdi Benatia and he is on the short list for this winter. Rennes, Nice and Lille are seriously monitoring his situation” published our colleague on his X account before providing a crucial element in this matter. “The player makes OM his number one choice in the event of departure” he specifies. Crucial information which makes OM the big favorite for the recruitment of the 25-year-old Algerian international in January.
Mutual interest between OM and Abdelli
The question now is whether SCO will be open to a departure from its best player, author of four goals and an assist since the start of the season. Abdelli still has a year and a half of contract in Angers (June 2026) and will not be pushing to leave. But if he receives a firm offer from Olympique de Marseille to join Roberto De Zerbi's project, there is no doubt that the 1m85 attacking midfielder will be very interested in the idea of leaving. Everything will above all be a question of price in this matter, because OM will not want to do anything crazy, even less in January, with a player whose experience in Ligue 1 is very limited.
