Prudent on a financial level, Olympique de Marseille remains ambitious in its recruitment. The Marseille club does not refrain from targeting players of the caliber of Nicolo Fagioli. And this even if Juventus Turin set a high price for the sale of their midfielder.
With Olympique de Marseille, we are not immune to a new surprise on the transfer market. Without European competition this season, with the sporting and financial consequences that this implies, the Marseille club was able to convince experienced players such as Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and the Frenchman Adrien Rabiot. So who will be next? In recent days, there has been a lot of talk about the opportunity to be seized on the Paul Pogba file.
But to strengthen its midfield, Olympique de Marseille has more guarantees on Nicolo Fagioli (23 years old). The Marseille club has been associated with Juventus Turin for several weeks. A trend once again confirmed by the Corriere dello Sport. Marseille president Pablo Longoria undoubtedly sees this as an opportunity to revive a little-used player among the Bianconeri. This season, the Italian international has only started seven matches in all competitions. Suffice to say that Turin coach Thiago Motta will not oppose his departure.
Too expensive for OM?
The operation still promises to be complicated for Olympique de Marseille. The latest news, Juventus Turin demanded 30 million euros for their midfielder under contract until 2028. Known for his ability to make nice shots, Pablo Longoria knows that today's prices will not be those asked in end of winter transfer window. However, the Marseillais will have to deal with competition from other interested clubs, starting with Naples which is considering an exchange between its striker Giacomo Raspadori and Nicolo Fagioli. Olympique de Marseille will therefore need a new masterstroke from its president.
