Heavily criticized for his unprolific performance since his arrival at Olympique de Marseille, Elye Wahi was recently cited in rumors sending him to Montpellier. Pablo Longoria denies everything.
When he arrived at Olympique de Marseille, Elye Wahi had everything to succeed where he had not done so in Lens. Starting for the first match of the season against Brest, the former Montpellier player scored a goal and was part of a large celebration (5-1). But since then, his performances have been systematically disappointing. Besides the first day of the season in Ligue 1, he was only decisive during the trip to his training club (1 goal, 1 assist). As a result, he almost lost all the confidence that Roberto De Zerbi had placed in him at the start. It was enough to send him already far from Marseille according to the press. Provence mentioned an interest from the MHSC to bring it back in the form of a loan. A rumor swept aside by Pablo Longoria.
“A departure from Wahi? Out of the question »
« A departure from Wahi? Out of the question. We fully believe in him. He has the potential to be one of the best in Europe in his position. I’m sure he will win at Olympique de Marseille “, declared Pablo Longoria in a press conference organized this Wednesday to take stock at mid-season. The Marseille president does not want to hear about a departure of his number 9 who, if we stick to his words, will not go anywhere during the next winter transfer window. It must be said that with the 25 million euros spent to buy him from RC Lens, the Marseille management does not want to let themselves be defeated. At 21, Elye Wahi still has time ahead of him to find his cruising speed and OM intends to give his French international hopes time to develop to succeed in establishing himself under the orders of Roberto De Zerbi.
