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Mercato – OM: A completely relaunched summer soap opera?
Published on July 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Under contract until 2026, Leonardo Balerdi has reportedly been offered an extension by Olympique de Marseille, with Roberto De Zerbi reportedly keen to keep him. But the central defender is popular abroad, with Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta falling under his spell after the Europa League double-header last May.
The first recruit of the era Roberto DeZerbi has arrived. Revelation of Championship with Watford, Ismaël Koné landed at theABOUT with the Italian technician who would have particularly insisted on having it. It should soon be followed by Lilian Brassier of Brest Stadiumwhose transfer would be around €10M.
Will Balerdi extend his contract with OM?
More Roberto DeZerbi does not only focus on arrivals, since he would also have announced to Pablo Longoria that he wishes to keep Leonardo Balerdiunder contract with theABOUT until June 2026 and likely to be very popular abroad. An extension would have offered him, but La Gazzetta dello Sport assured this Monday that there would be no significant progress in the negotiations for the moment, which could leave a chance for certain European clubs, notably theAtalanta.
A huge opportunity for Atalanta
The Bergamasques would indeed be the main suitors for the Argentine defender, even if he also has other avenues at the moment. According to GazetteLeonardo Balerdi would greatly please Gian Piero Gasperini for his football talents, but also for his Italian passport. A fairly important detail, since the playerABOUT would not occupy a non-EU position if he were to join theAtalanta during this summer transfer window. Note that this operation could be around €18 or €20 million, with Marseille having to find a replacement up to par in the event of his departure.
