In search of a center forward, Olympique de Marseille has not abandoned the track leading to Georges Mikautadze. Other teams seemed better placed to obtain the signature of the Metz striker. But the Marseille club has not said its last word.
On the back of his half-season in Ligue 1, Georges Mikautadze is one of the stars of Euro 2024. Georgia, for its first participation in this tournament, validated its ticket for the round of 16 with four goals scored in three games. Four goals in which the FC Metz striker is involved (three goals and an assist). Suffice to say that the list of his suitors will grow even longer in the coming weeks. According to Football Insider’s sources, Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund and Naples are interested abroad.
As for the Ligue 1 residents, the championship that the Georgian favors, AS Monaco and Olympique Lyonnais are still on the hunt. Just like Olympique de Marseille, which has not given up on the track. The Marseille club was not the best placed, however. But the Monegasques, initially announced in pole position, risk suffering the sale of the club desired by the owner Dmitri Rybolovlev. While the Gones have reviewed their priorities since their striker Alexandre Lacazette decided to stay. There is still competition from Racing Club de Lens, which is nevertheless waiting for the sale of Elye Wahi.
OM awaits a departure
What could lead to a Marseille comeback on this issue? Nothing can be ruled out. But in its edition of this Thursday, the newspaper L’Equipe, which confirms the search for a center forward, states that the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Faris Moumbagna will be decisive. The former FC Barcelona player is coveted by the Saudi team Al-Shabab. While the Cameroonian international remains marked by the attempted carjacking suffered last May. Depending on their current situation, the situation could quickly unblock for Georges Mikautadze.
