Olympique de Marseille have sold Enzo Sternal to Anderlecht but the club keeps control of the matter. A buy-back clause and a big percentage in the event of resale!
It's over for Enzo Sternal at OM. The attacking midfielder will try to find playing time with the Anderlecht reserve where he signed very recently. The Belgian media DH explains in an article this Wednesday that the transfer of the young player amounts to €500M excluding bonuses. The Marseillais keep 50% on resale and have a buyback clause. The story of Enzo Sternal at OM is therefore perhaps not completely over.
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Despite its promotion to first team under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi, Sternal failed to establish itself sustainably in the professional workforce. His few appearances were limited to short stints, notably during friendly matches and Brest during the season opener. With strong competition in attack and limited minutes of play, the young player began to show frustration, which pushed OM to consider his departure.
-The coach Roberto DeZerbi spoke on Monday about the Sternal case: “Sternal?” I didn't use him much because there was competition and players better than him. I base myself on the ground. I only focus on that. I don't give gifts to players. If he didn't play, it's because he didn't deserve to. I'm glad you're interested in Sternal. As far as wingers are concerned, the others are more ready than him. Players must have patience and wait their turn, progressing. I am one of the coaches in Europe who gets young people playing more. The goal is results. If a young person has to play in place of Rabiot, he will play. It's clear to everyone. »
If Sternal didn't play, it's because he didn't deserve to — De Zerbi
The Sporting Anderlecht thus represents a great opportunity for Sternal to continue its high level learning in a championship where he will be able to get more playing time. OM, although ready to let him leave, nevertheless want to keep control of his future development thanks to the buyout clause. This transfer marks the end of a stage for Enzo Sternal who was not patient, but also opened a new chapter in his career.
