It only took “a few seconds” to refuse OM!

Lyon player, Alexandre Lacazette admitted that he could have joined OM in 2022. He explains that he refused directly.

OM were looking for a number 9 in 2022. According to his statements in an interview with the media Carré, Alexandre Lacazette began discussions with Marseille management while he was at Arsenal. It would only have taken him a few seconds to refuse the offer.

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Clubs I could have gone to? Barcelona in 2019, there were discussions, but I don't know if I could have gone. Otherwise Atlético de Madrid, Juve during COVID, PSG under the Laurent Blanc era. When Paris comes, you see the figures and that obviously makes you want to, but I didn't really want to go to another French club, I wanted to discover another championship. There was OM in 2022, when I returned from Arsenal. Is it surprising to go to Lyon rather than Marseille? For you perhaps (smile). And Marseille? I'm from Lyon so that didn't interest me. How long did it take me to respond? A few seconds”, recalled the French international.

Return to Manchester United: the preferred track?

The 2025 winter transfer window promises to be hot for Paul Pogba. After the reduction of his suspension for doping and the termination of his contract with Juventus, the French midfielder is now free to sign wherever he wishes. If Olympique de Marseille would be one of the clubs interested in his arrival, Bacary Sagnaformer Arsenal defender, revived the idea ofa return of Pogba to Manchester United.

In a recent interview with Daily Mirror, Bacary Sagna raised the possibility of Pogba returning to Manchester United. According to him, the arrival of Ruben Amorim at the head of the team could be a decisive factor. “Amorim has been a player, and I'm sure he would be delighted to have Pogba at home, because he loves Manchester United”declared the former French international.

Pogba's attachment to Manchester United

Paul Pogba has never hidden his love for Manchester United, where he already played between 2009 to 2012 then between 2016 and 2022. After his departure for Juventus, a return to Old Trafford would be an opportunity for him to find an environment that 'he knows well. Under the leadership of Reuben Amorima coach renowned for his tactical qualities, Pogba could relaunch his career in an ambitious project in Manchester.