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OM have recruited the new “Abou Diaby”?
Published on July 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday evening, OM announced an agreement in principle with Watford for the transfer of Ismaël Koné. The Canadian midfielder will join the Marseille club if he passes his medical examination. His profile would be similar to that of Abou Diaby if we are to believe his former trainer Wilfried Nancy.
LOON has its first summer recruit! After a few days of negotiations, the Marseille club managed to reach an agreement with Watford up to €12M. The Abidjan native will sign his contract once he has passed his medical and he will then be able to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi’s squad as indicated loon in a press release. Olympique de Marseille announces that it has reached an agreement in principle with Watford FC and Ismaël Koné for the player to join the club. Ismaël Koné, who is currently competing in the Copa America with the Canadian selection, will join OM subject to the result of the medical examination scheduled for next week », wrote the Phocaeans. For his former coach, loon could hold the new Abou Diaby.
“He reminds me of Abou Diaby”
« The uncertainty he instills in the opponent when he has the ball is a real asset for his team since he can do anything. He has a great ability to accelerate in the first few meters. In this, he reminds me of Abou Diaby, all things considered. “, said Wilfried Nancy pour Provence.
“Ismael is very good at reading the game and anticipating”
« He was so dominant that he played in several positions but I placed him in 6 or 8. Ismaël is very good at reading the game and anticipation, he is an athlete in the duel, a beautiful baby. He is therefore capable of recovering balls, but he is not Marcel Dib either », added the one who won the MLS with Columbus Crew.
