A departure conceded to the origin of immense regrets?

Olympique de Marseille seeks to help its young talents progress by offering them playing time. With this in mind, Soumaïla TraoréMalian midfielder from 20 answould be about to join the FC Versailles in the form of a loan without purchase option until the end of the season.

A promising talent at OM

Arriving in summer 2022 from Djoliba AC I am Mali, Soumaïla Traoré is perceived as one of OM's greatest hopes. Despite his young age, the midfielder quickly convinced the Marseille staff of his potential. However, the fierce competition within the Marseille squad makes it difficult to integrate him into the starting lineup. A loan to FC Versaillesa club playing in the National (3rd division), would allow it to accumulate valuable playing time to continue its progress.

Downsize the Marseille workforce

Beyond the case TraoreOM also seeks to downsize your workforce this winter. Some elements like Chancel Mbemba et Lilian Brassier are pushed towards the exit. After signing Luiz Felipethe Marseille club could further strengthen by the end of the hivernal market. But it also seems time to clean up a bloated group, with the loan of young people with high potential like Traore to give them play time.

A loan without purchase option

If this loan of Soumaïla Traoré au FC Versailles were to materialize, it would not be no purchase option. OM would thus retain control over the future of their young midfielder, considered a long-term investment for the Marseille club.