Eliesse Ben Seghir almost signed for OM

For several months, Eliesse Ben Seghir has been shining under the colors of AS Monaco, confirming his status as a promising young talent in Ligue 1. However, in 2019, the Moroccan international could have taken a very different direction, that of Marseille Olympic. According to Provencea non-solicitation agreement was about to be signed with the player, but it was ultimately Monaco who was able to seize the opportunity at the last moment, thanks to a better financial offer, also including accommodation in Nice for bring Ben Seghir’s family closer together.

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Spotted in 2018 by Denis Moutier, former director of the Aix-en-Provence Hope Center, he already impressed with his technical quality, despite still having a frail physique. He was able to attract the attention of OM, who followed him closely for a year and a half before finally withdrawing in the face of Monegasque competition. This Sunday, AS Monaco will travel to the Orange Vélodrome to face AS Monaco, at the end of the 13th day of Ligue 1. With Eliesse Ben Seghir in its ranks.