While Olympique de Marseille seeks to reduce its squad this winter by parting ways with several players deemed undesirable by Roberto De Zerbi, Jorge Sampaoli, coach of Stade Rennais, does not seem willing to facilitate this operation. The former OM coach is effectively putting a stop to discussions for the transfer of Lilian Brassier.
Lilian Brassier pushed towards the exit
Arriving at OM only six months ago from Stade Brestois, Lilian Brassier is no longer part of Roberto De Zerbi's plans. The 25-year-old central defender is sidelined and invited to find a new base during this winter transfer window. Frédéric Massara, sporting director of Stade Rennais, saw this situation as an opportunity to strengthen its defense and initiated discussions with the Olympian management.
Sampaoli favors other defensive profiles
However, according to information from L'Équipe, Jorge Sampaoli is not convinced by the profile of Lilian Brassier. Although in search of defensive reinforcements, the Argentine technician favors other avenues. He would have expressed a clear preference for Chancel Mbemba and Bamo Meïté, whom he considers better suited to solidifying the Rennes defense.
-Negotiations at a standstill
This disagreement between Sampaoli and Massara slows down the negotiations, complicating the plans of OM who hoped to quickly finalize Brassier's departure. Stade Rennais will therefore have to decide between following the recommendations of its coach or trying to conclude the deal with Marseille. For now, Jorge Sampaoli remains firm in his choices, leaving Lilian Brassier uncertain about her immediate future.
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