Transfers: His best friend sends him to OM after the fiasco

This Tuesday, OM formalized the arrival of Luis Felipe free from Al-Ittihad. The 27-year-old defender signed an 18-month contract with Marseille, but first took the time to learn about the club and the city from one of his friends who did not leave a very good memory in the Marseille city, Joaquin Correa.

L’ABOUT has its first reinforcement of the winter in the person of Luiz Felipe. After terminating his contract with Al-Ittihadthe Italian international (1 selection) has signed up until June 2026 with the Marseille club, which made the news official on Tuesday. While he has not played since August 24, Roberto DeZerbi On the other hand, you will have to wait a little before being able to count on him.

Luiz Felipe inquired with Gerson and Correa

Before giving consent to theABOUT, Luiz Felipe still took the time to inquire with certain players who had already played it. As indicated by The Teamhe exchanged with Gersonbut also with Joaquin Correa. The latter had been loaned by theInter Milan last season, at the end of which he was not retained. Two very close men who offered us a quite astonishing scene on October 17, 2021.

An unlikely red card received because of Correa

The Lazioformer club of the two players, won againstInter MilanOr Joaquin Correa had been transferred a few months earlier. Luiz Felipe had then jumped on the Argentinian's shoulders as if to celebrate with him, which the latter had not appreciated. The new playerABOUT had received a red card, the match referee not being aware of their friendship, and left the field in tears. “ What I wanted most was to hug him and joke about the outcome, as much as our friendship allows », had then explained Luiz Felipe on social networks. “ Maybe, looking back, it wasn't the best time or place. I apologize to anyone who was offended. It was an innocent act, from a person who has great affection for Tucu! »