Roberto De Zerbi himself called Elye Wahi as part of his transfer to OM for €30M as the Italian coach revealed to L’Equipe last August. However, the 21-year-old French striker’s adaptation is dragging on in Marseille. Nothing to alarm the Olympique de Marseille technician who says he will work hard enough to put Wahi on the right path.
Elye Wahi is the replacement for Pierre–Emerick Aubameyang. Last season, the Gabonese striker scored 30 goals for 11 assists, no less. By his decision to accept the golden bridge ofAl-Qadsiah, Aubameyang signed in Saudi Arabialeaving behind a big void to fill for Robert De Serve. In interview for The Teamthe Italian coach confided last August that he wantedAubameyang stay at‘About.
“He has a physical problem, I don’t know if he will be available”
This did not happen and the steering committee of theABOUT chaired by Pablo Longoria had to find a successor on the transfer market. There has long been talk of a possible arrival of‘Eddie Nketiah, but it is ultimately Elye Wahi who settled in the Marseille city, without much success so far (2 goals since the start of the season). For receipt of LOSC this Saturday, Roberto DeZerbi might have to do without Place. “He has a physical problem, I don’t know if he will be available.”
“It’s not a question of knowledge, but above all of adaptation to a club and a city different from the others”
In the eyes of Roberto DeZerbithe problem of‘Elye Wahi’ lies in his integration into OM and his acclimatization to life in Marseille. At least that’s the message he conveyed at a press conference in comments reported by The Phocaean.
“Regarding him, it’s not a question of knowledge, but above all of adaptation to a club and a city different from the others. He’s a good boy, a very good player with enormous potential. I have to work so that he can improve. If we manage to help him progress, there will be more positive things.” It remains to be seen whether By Zerbi will succeed in resolving this problem which cost €30MABOUTor the price of its transfer.
