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Young Olympique de Marseille striker Enzo Sternal is expected to join Anderlecht in the coming days. The player, who shone in Gambardella last season, is looking for increased playing time in Belgium.
Trained at the Nancy center before joining OM in the summer of 2022, Enzo Sternal is preparing to turn the page in Marseille, indicates the newspaper l'Equipe this Sunday evening. Under contract with the Marseille club until June 2027, the French U18 international seems seduced by the Anderlecht sporting project, where he hopes to benefit from more playing time. Despite a promising future in Marseille, with two professional appearances this season (in Brest on August 17 and in Montpellier on October 20), the young versatile striker has chosen to prioritize his personal development.
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An already well-stocked track record among young people
In two and a half years at OM, Enzo Sternal has built a respectable track record. He was notably crowned French U17 champion in 2023 before winning the prestigious Gambardella Cup the following year. Performances which did not escape the recruiters of the Belgian club. At only 18 years old, Sternal now aspires to take a step forward in his young career, in an environment that could offer him more responsibilities. A page turns for the player and for theMarseille Olympicwhich sees one of its young talents take off abroad.
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OM are still trying to recover Zalewski
While the announced departure of Lilian Brassier could lead to the arrival of a left central defender, OM would still be active in recruiting a left wing player…
Olympique de Marseille is still considering recruiting Nicola Zalewskithe young Polish international for Roma, this winter. According to The Republic (Rome edition), Zalewski, whose contract expires in June 2025, will not extend with the Roman club. The player, versatile and capable of playing both as a left winger and left piston, is of particular interest to OM, who would like to finalize his transfer as early as January 2025.
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At 23, Zalewski has already accumulated 26 caps with Poland and regular experience in Serie A. He could offer OM a valuable alternative on the left side, strengthening competition with Quentin Merlinincumbent of this position. Additionally, he could play higher up the pitch, which would add depth and variety to Marseille's attacking play.
This arrival could also precipitate the departure ofUlisses Garciawhose playing time has been limited this season. Zalewski, with his technical profile and his versatility, can be a major reinforcement for Roberto De Zerbi, who seeks to solidify his team for the second part of the season and maintain the pressure in Ligue 1.
Roma want to trade Zalewski with Frattesi
However, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport Roma could send him to Inter Milan in a swap deal to repatriate Davide Frattesi. Roma, not having the means to pay Frattesi's transfer fee in full, is considering including Zalewski in the deal. Inter coach Simone Inzaghi would have agreed to this operation, which could complicate OM's plans…
Kondogbia, Harit and Wahi still absent!
OM will face LOSC this Tuesday evening in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. Roberto De Zerbi has to deal with several absentees due to injury, including Kondogbia, Wahi and even Harit!
Before their Coupe de France match against LOSC, Olympique de Marseille will have to deal with several absences. Geoffrey Kondogbia, Amine Harit, Alex Koum et Elye Wahi are still withdrawn, and will not be part of this meeting. On the other hand, Pol Lirola has returned to training, but his participation remains uncertain. As for long-term injuries, Valentin Carboni et Faris Moumbagna continue to recover from their physical problems and will not feature in the group either. This series of absences forced OM to adjust their team to face Lille, but the team of Roberto DeZerbi remains determined to continue her journey in the competition.
To read: OM: Which eleven against LOSC?
Asked about Place at a press conference this Monday, the coach Roberto DeZerbi confirmed his absence: “Wahi was injured before the press conference against Rennes and also after. I didn't say it because I wasn't asked the question. He is still injured. We would have liked to have had him with us given the week, it would have been useful to have fresh players. »
