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While he terminated his contract with Al-Ittihad, Luis Felipe will become OM's first winter recruit. The 27-year-old central defender is expected this Monday in Marseille, where he will sign an 18-month contract. Dominique Baillif, a specialist in Brazilian football, where he made his debut, spoke about the new Marseille recruit.
This winter, theABOUT above all wants to strengthen its defensive sector and is already holding its first recruit in this sense. Unless the situation changes, Luiz Felipe will be the first player to sign with the Marseille club during this winter transfer window. Free after terminating his contract with Al-Ittihadthe 27-year-old defender will sign a one and a half year contract withABOUTuntil June 2026.
“Luiz Felipe is a serious, hardworking and reliable player”
« Luiz Felipe is a serious, hardworking and reliable player. During his debut in Brazil, he did not go through the big training clubs like Corinthians or Santos, but he was able to establish himself thanks to his qualities. His move to Serie A allowed him to progress and gain maturity. At Lazio, he gradually established himself as a regular starter, before attempting an adventure in Saudi Arabia », Confided Dominique Baillifspecialist in Brazilian football, with Football Club Marseille.
“A player we can count on, particularly thanks to his seriousness and his mentality”
Because it is Luiz Felipe is an Italian international (1 selection), he comes from Brazilwhere he made his professional debut. Dominique Baillif still questioned his physical condition, but remains convinced that he can be of service to theABOUT : « Since September, Luiz Felipe has only played one match in Saudi Arabia. We must therefore question his competitiveness and his ability to quickly find the rhythm of Ligue 1. But he is a player on whom we can count, in particular thanks to his seriousness and his mentality.. »
