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Mercato: OM will complete a big signing!
Published on June 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
Often criticized since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund four years ago, Leonardo Balerdi has gradually become one of the executives of OM. A player on whom the club intends to rely for next season. In this sense, the Argentinian should soon extend his contract in Marseille.
L’ABOUT has been very active in terms of departures at the start of the summer transfer window. Vitinha was permanently transferred to Genoa et Indian education should soon do the same, he who will return to England and engage with Everton. Jordan Veretout et Samuel Gigot could also leave soon and are announced in the viewfinder ofAl-Duhail and of Trabzonspor. But there are certain elements thatABOUT intends to keep, like Leonardo Balerdi.
OM made an extension offer to Balerdi
The 25-year-old defender was one of the rare satisfactions of last season. Leonardo Balerdi has overcome the many criticisms of its early days to establish itself in theABOUT. If the Italian press recently mentioned an interest from Atalanta, the Argentinian international (2 caps) should stay in Marseille next season. In this sense, as indicated by RMC Sportthe club made him an extension offer at the end of last season.
Balerdi wants to stay at OM
Currently linked toABOUT until 2026, Leonardo Balerdi should extend his contract by two years, until 2028, with a significant salary increase. The discussions in this direction are positive and its extension is on “ The good way ». Pablo Longoria et Medhi Benatia told him that they were very satisfied with his level and his progress and that they would like to see him stay at least one more year. A desire shared by Leonardi Balerdiwho feels good in Marseille and indicated to theABOUT his intention to stay. A salary agreement is now close to being reached between the two parties.
