Here are the 3 pieces of information that you shouldn't miss in the news from Olympique de Marseille this Thursday, November 28, 2024.
1 – Mercato ex OM: Return of Gerson, to one of the biggest European clubs?
Brazilian midfielder Gerson, currently at Flamengo, could make his return to Europe during the next winter transfer window. Attracted by growing interest from Premier League clubs, the player could be at the center of a big move in January.
The Brazilian midfielder Gersoncurrently at Flemishcould soon join Liverpool. According to the Brazilian journalist Julio Miguel Neto, Liverpool would be strongly interested in the former midfielderMarseille Olympic and would consider proposing 25 million euros to recruit him during the next winter transfer window. This offer could well attract the attention of the Brazilian club and its captain.
To read: Mercato OM: the revelation of Romain Molina, “PSG had to recruit Elye Wahi”
A profile sought by Liverpool
Since returning to Flamengo in 2023, Gerson has regained his best level, becoming one of the best midfielders in the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. His playing qualities, his vision and his versatility make him a sought-after player in Europe. Under the orders of Jorge Sampaoliduring his passage to theMarseille OlympicGerson had established himself as a leader in midfield, but his adaptation was more difficult with the arrival of Igor Tudor. The Croatian coach failed to fully exploit the player's potential, leading him to return to Flamengo.
Liverpoolnow led by Arne Slotis looking for an environment capable of energizing his game and bringing both creativity and solidity to his team. The offer of 25 million euros seems to meet the expectations of both parties, although Flemish is determined to keep Gerson.
Flamengo looking for extension
Faced with the interest of Liverpool, the management of Flemish is actively working on the contract extension of Gersonwhose current agreement runs until 2027. The Brazilian club thus hopes to secure its future while preventing its departure to a major European club.
An uncertain future
Discussions around Gerson are expected to continue in the coming weeks, with fans of both clubs waiting to see if Liverpool make the move and Flamengo manage to keep their captain.
2 – OM: New sanctions from the disciplinary committee!
The FFF Disciplinary Commission sanctioned Olympique de Marseille after incidents that occurred during matches against Auxerre and Lens in November. The club received a suspended closed session for the Vélodrome stadium and a severe suspension for its assistant coach Andrea Maldera, following acts of violence and indiscipline.
The Disciplinary Commission of the French Football Federation (FFF) made major decisions against Olympique de Marseille (OM) following two incidents that occurred in November. After examining the facts, the club was sanctioned with a suspended total closed session for its Vélodrome stadium, due to a projectile that hit the journalist. Amber Godillon from DAZN during the match against Auxerre on November 8.
A projectile hits a journalist during the OM – Auxerre match
During the meeting OM – Auxerrea projectile was thrown from the stands, hitting the journalist in the face. According to OM, the projectile was not intended for the journalist and would have bounced off a tarpaulin before reaching her. Despite this, the Disciplinary Commission considered the incident serious enough to impose a suspended partial closed session for the Vélodrome. The perpetrator of the projectile throw remains untraceable, and investigators are continuing their search.
To read: Mercato OM: the revelation of Romain Molina, “PSG had to recruit Elye Wahi”
Sanction against Andrea Maldera after his exclusion during the OM – Lens match
Other sanction pronounced: Andrea Malderathe OM assistant coach, received a three-match firm suspension after his exclusion during the match against Lens on November 23. In addition to this suspension, he will be deprived of the sidelines, the referees' locker room and all official functions during a suspended match.
3- Mercato OM: the revelation of Romain Molina, “PSG had to recruit Elye Wahi”
In a video recently published on his YouTube channel, independent journalist Romain Molina made a surprising revelation concerning the aborted transfer of Elye Wahi, the striker currently at Olympique de Marseille (OM). According to Molina, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were close to signing Elye Wahi when he was at MHSC, but a turnaround related to an agent conflict caused the deal to fall through.
Romain Molina explains that, “Basically, PSG had to recruit Elye Wahi because relations with Montpellier were good and Wahi's new agent (Rachid Si Larbi) was very close to the Parisian leaders.” Everything seemed in place for the Montpellier striker to join Paris. Indeed, the good relations between the two clubs and their presidents facilitated negotiations. Elye Wahi was then on the verge of taking an important step in his career. However, an unforeseen event would disrupt these plans.
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Jorge Mendes and the revenge that changed everything
The turnaround comes when Elye Wahi's former agent, Jorge Mendesone of the most influential agents in world football, decides to take revenge. According to Romain Molinathis decision would trigger a series of unexpected events: “His former agent, Jorge Mendes, took revenge by revealing compromising information about Wahi to all interested clubs. » This information would have sowed doubt about the personality of the player, directly impacting his image in the world of football. Mendès would not have appreciated the player suddenly changing agents…
PSG abandons Wahi file for Barcola
Faced with these compromising revelations, PSG made the decision to withdraw from the Wahi file. As Molina explains, “It is for this reason that PSG abandoned this file and turned to Barcola. » The Parisian club would therefore have, under the influence of agent Mendes, finally opted for Bradley Barcolaanother talent from the French championship, arriving from Olympique Lyonnais.
The impact of agent Mendes in football transfers
This story highlights the importance of relationships and agent maneuvers in the world of football. The case of Elye Wahi demonstrates to what extent rivalries between agents can influence the path of players. PSG's decision to turn away from Wahi and turn to Barcola is a concrete example of the behind-the-scenes impact on big transfer decisions.
Good luck in Marseille to resell Elye Wahi
And Molina concludes on the continuation of Wahi, who passed through Lens then who just arrived at OM last summer. “There was only OM who wanted him… Good luck to Marseille in selling Elye Wahi! »
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