OM could make several notable changes to its defense. From the goalkeeper to the full-backs, several departures are being considered by Marseille management, several sources assure. A new revolution in progress?
Quentin Merlin and who else? Listing the recent departure rumors concerning the summer transfer window of OM, the left-back who arrived from FC Nantes last January would be one of the rare defenders to keep his place in the squad that is being built
Roberto de ZerbiThe Italian coach, successor to Jean-Louis Gasset and whose arrival was made official on Saturday, will begin his experience at OM on Thursday July 4 for the resumption of training.
Pau Lopez is also expected to return to school but his future is considered uncertain. The Spanish goalkeeper would not be retained by the president of OM, Pablo Longoria, and Mehdi Benatia, his sports advisor, indicated this week
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Leg of lamb pushed towards Turkey?
Captain Samuel Gigot (in the absence of Valentin Rongier, injured for several months last season) would have contacts in Turkey (Trabzonspor) while Leonardo Balerdi, the other starting central defender in 2023-2024, is one of the players in the squad with strong economic potential in the event of a transfer. An observation that can also be made for right-back Jonathan Clauss, currently with the Blues at Euro 2024.
The gates of the Commanderie would also be open for Chancel Mbemba, Bamo Méïté, Ulisses Garcia, Emran Soglo or Amir Murillo. Enough to significantly empty the defensive sector and get moving to fill this possible future gap. Here is OM very close to starting a very hectic transfer window. We have become accustomed to it for several years and the takeover of Pablo Longoria.
