Arrived at Olympique de Marseille during the summer transfer window, Ismaël Koné is expected to leave the club this winter. Not efficient according to Roberto de Zerbi and the Marseille management, the Canadian environment is requested to find an exit door.
The first recruit of the Zerbi era at OM, Ismaël Koné was one of the priorities of the Italian coach during the summer. Torn off at Watford in Championship (D2) against almost 12 million euros, the mid -22 year old did not give satisfaction. Not convincing enough in training, the Canadian finally contented himself with nine appearances in all competitions and the victory in Nantes (1-2) in early November.
According to information from RMC Sport, OM has decided to rage with players who no longer make enough efforts according to the club and Ismaël Koné is one of them. If the Canadian international does not yet have a precise track for the rest, the Marseille management made him pass the message he had to leave during the winter transfer window. The club is disappointed with its attitude and because the player has not met competition or expectations.
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“He's a good boy, but we know our goals”
In a sector where OM already has several indisputable such as Adrien Rabiot, Valentin Rongier or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Ismaël Koné has not been in the plans of Roberto de Zerbi for several weeks. If he returned after the break in the match already folded against Le Havre (5-1), the Canadian waved the bench in the last eight games of the first team. Present this Friday against the press before the trip to Nice on the 19th day of Ligue 1, Roberto de Zerbi confirmed the desire to send Ismaël Koné in January.
-“Koné is on the start. He will probably go away, that's why it didn't make sense that he trains with us,” the Italian technician told journalists.
Before specifying a little later: “It is a choice of the club. We wanted this player, he is very strong, he is a good boy, but we know our objectives. We know which team we want. I In mind what I want.
Jean-Guy Lebreton with Florent Germain
