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Mercato – OM: Heavy is announced for De Zerbi’s first recruit
Published on June 26, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.
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While the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi was made official on Monday, OM should very soon offer a first recruit to their new coach in the person of Lilian Brassier. The 24-year-old defender will leave Brest, where he played alongside Hugo Magnetti. The latter believes that he has all the qualities to win in Marseille.
After several weeks of waiting, theABOUT ended up announcing on Monday evening an agreement in principle with Roberto De Zerbi. The arrival of the Italian technician should very soon be followed by that of Marseille’s first summer recruit: Lilian Brassier. An agreement was reached with Brest for the transfer of the 24-year-old defender, who will commit for the next five seasons with theABOUT.
“He will bring a great plus to this team”
Near Football Club Marseillehis teammate Brest, Hugo Magnettirightly expressed himself on Lilian Brassier and his arrival atABOUT : « What has impressed me the most over the last two years is his progress in his recovery quality. He has always been hard on the man, hard to pass, he goes very, very fast, but he has always missed this recovery level. This year, me playing a little more in the middle, he delighted me with a little hidden passes and I think that’s what he was missing. If he comes to OM, he will bring a big plus to this team. »
“If next year OM’s defense is Brassier-Balerdi…”
« In terms of mentality? He’s a cream as they say, always the joy of living, good-natured, respectful, I really got along very well with him “, added Hugo Magnettiwho believes that Lilian Brassier has the shoulders to impose itself onABOUT : « Honestly yes, because when we talk to him, he has a form of confidence that he exudes on the pitch. He knows what he can do, he knows his qualities and I think he has the right role to wear this jersey. » A possible association with Leonardo Balerdi in defense ofABOUT has something to seduce on paper. “ If next year OM’s defense is Brassier-Balerdi, it could be hard for the attackers, that’s for sure “, has followed Hugo Magnetti.
