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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Present at a press conference to take stock of the first part of the OM season, Pablo Longoria obviously did not escape questions about the winter transfer window which will open on January 1st. And the Marseille president has also confirmed that he could be active, especially if there were departures.
On January 1, the winter transfer window will open its doors and will allow several teams to strengthen themselves by making some adjustments to their squads. This will be particularly the case for theABOUT which intends to continue its momentum during the second part of the season. Pablo Longoriain a press conference to take stock of the first months of theIF en Ligue 1spoke about winter recruitment and ensures that it is sales that will determine arrivals.
Longoria discusses the transfer window
« We must take advantage of opportunities. We are in a positive dynamic. Our goal is not to change the balance that has been created in recent weeks. There will be actions. Some players aren't getting the minutes they were hoping for. It's okay to find solutions. There is the economics of football. We don't play in the European Cup. We are making a big investment this summer. We have to manage salaries », recalls the president of theABOUT in front of the media, before adding that it will probably be necessary to sell before buying.
“If we make outings that give us margin, we will improve the team”
« As president, it would be a lack of respect to take a double economic risk. The transfer window is there to improve on a sporting level, or improve the economic balance sheet. I would like to use the transfer window to recover a little of the investments made this summer, it's healthy for the club, even if we can finish in a stable way, we have no cash flow problem. But it is my responsibility as president to have a conservative approach in this transfer window. Sell before buying, no, but I would like to improve sporting performance and avoid cash flow difficulties. We won't take any risks in any case. If we make outings that give us margin, we will improve the team. Important players are not for sale », added Pablo Longoria.
