Six months after convincing him to sign professionally, OM will lose Enzo Sternal. Lacking playing time, the French U18 international will join Anderlecht. A departure which raises questions and which could relaunch an old project by Frank McCourt and Pablo Longoria.
Considered one of the greatest talents at the Olympique de Marseille training center, Enzo Sternal could have left the Marseille club last summer. But the 17-year-old striker finally chose to sign his first professional contract with OM, where Roberto De Zerbi ended up convincing him. The Italian coach promised him playing time and a full place in the professional squad. But for the moment, Enzo Sternal has only played 22 minutes in Ligue 1. A disappointing record which pushes the native of Nancy towards the exit since Sternal is close to being transferred to Anderlecht. A regret for Marseille, who made room for Nadir but who could not give Sternal the opportunity to play this season.
The ideal would have been to have a satellite club or at least a partner club in Ligue 2 or abroad in order to loan the player to a club where OM has a right of review. Several months ago, this idea was suggested to Frank McCourt's clan, but it did not come to fruition. According to the Le Petit OM sur “The club knows that this year it is difficult to integrate young people and asks them 2 things: patience and surpassing themselves. Despite this fact, Sternal had opportunities, in matches and in training. Other players also have this chance (Nadir, Bakola, Abdallah)” writes the insider account first before concluding.
OM would like to have a satellite club
“Nadir's example of resilience must serve as a showcase for those who dream of winning under the blue and white colors. The question of the partner club also arises. But these players already have significant salaries and the Ligue 2 and National clubs are in agony. The question therefore arises of who pays what…” can we read on In any case, it is not impossible that the Moroccan leader will whisper in Frank McCourt's ear the idea of a satellite or partner club in the coming months.
