With the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi now official, OM can fully concentrate on the transfer window. The Marseille management seems very active and many arrivals are planned during the off-season.
Olympique de Marseille supporters have been waiting for it for a long time, it’s now official. An agreement in principle has been reached between OM and its new coach, Roberto De Zerbi. A big blow for the Marseille club, which will not play in the European Cup next year. From now on, the next step is to be effective on the transfer market and OM leaders do not seem to want to do things by halves. According to La Provence, Olympique de Marseille will experience a hectic summer in terms of arrivals and departures and expects no less than ten new signings by the end of August and the closing of the transfer window. The primary objective must be to sell certain players in the squad, which will normally be the case for Iliman Ndiaye who will leave his favorite club after only one season. OM and Everton have agreed on a transfer worth 18.5 million euros excluding bonuses. Another offensive player from OM, Ismaïla Sarr also wants to leave. Finally, Samuel Gigot prefers to stay but OM has reached an agreement with Trabzonspor.
OM, cascading arrivals planned
Not worried by the DNCG during its annual visit, OM nevertheless remains cautious and hopes to sell but is already working on the transfer window on the arrivals side. Of the ten players expected this summer, the first of them is named Lilian Brassier. The Brest defender, involved in the Champions League groups next year, must sign up with Marseille for a check for around 9 million euros in the coming hours. This is also the case for Ismael Koné, on the verge of signing from Watford after an acceleration of the file this Tuesday evening. Additional proof that the Olympian project still attracts despite the fact that OM will only play one match per week from August. New Marseille coach, Roberto De Zerbi will certainly have a strong squad at his disposal and the absence of European matches could prove to be a blessing in disguise for OM, who are emerging as a team to watch with lots of attention next year. After describing his club’s last season as unacceptable, President Longoria seems determined not to make the same mistakes as in recent months.
