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, Ismael Kone 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 not only focuses on arrivals, since he would also have announced 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 The Sports Gazette 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 of the Argentinian defender, even if he would also have other leads at the moment. According to GazetteLeonardo Balerdi would be very popular with Gian Piero Gasperini for his footballing skills, but also for his Italian passport. A rather important detail, since the player of theABOUT 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.
