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Last summer, OM obtained the loan with a quasi-compulsory purchase option from Lilian Brassier. A nice blow for the Marseille club since the former Rennais was coming off a good season in Brest. And obviously, the versatile defender had a plan by signing for OM with the objective of using the Marseille club as a springboard to go abroad.
Loaned toABOUT speak Brest Stadium with a purchase option estimated at €11.5M, Lilian Brassier had a tricky start to the season. And yet, he was coming off an excellent season with the Breton club. But according to the journalist from West France, Alexis Czajathe defender could use the Marseille club as a springboard abroad.
Brassier is already planning a transfer abroad?
« He had an exit ticket, so we knew he was going to leave. Every year, Brest plans the departure of a major player, it's a bit like their economic model – even if with qualification for the Champions League, this could change. So he had his exit voucher. Moreover, since last winter, he had received offers, notably from Monaco in Ligue 1 who were very, very keen on him. This did not happen because Monaco wanted a quick transfer to compensate for the absences in defense linked to the CAN. Last summer, clubs like Porto, Milan and some Bundesliga teams also came forward », he recalls in an interview given to Phocaeanbefore continuing.
“It’s a thoughtful and intelligent choice, with a possible door open for foreigners later”
« However, the club decided to retain him, and he himself was in no particular hurry to leave mid-season. This summer, there were still offers from several clubs, so it was a bit surprising to see him choose Marseille, especially since there was no European competition that season for the club. But at the same time, this choice seems logical in his career. Joining a major Ligue 1 club is a higher level, while remaining in an environment he knows. It's a thoughtful and intelligent choice, with a possible door open for the foreigner later. Obviously, the Marseille context is special, with a big atmosphere, a lot of pressure on results and the level of play. It's a real gamble for him, because he will have to maintain the dynamic of his good previous season. He's a very good player, but he needs to be confident. Without this, he might not succeed in expressing all his qualities. », added Alexis Czaja.
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