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Priority target of the promoted Italian Como, Pau Lopez has probably been living at OM for the last few days. The Marseille leaders have set a surprising price for his transfer.
Pau Lopez agrees to join Como this summer
Pau Lopez is gradually getting closer to a departure from Olympique de Marseille. The Spanish goalkeeper, although an indisputable starter in the Marseille cages, has never really convinced at OM. Many observers criticize him for his many errors and his lack of leadership. This does not prevent him from maintaining a good reputation in Italy, where several clubs are working to attract him.
Among these teams, Genoa has shown keen interest in recent days for the OM goalkeeper. But it is above all the Como club, promoted to Serie A this season, which is in pole position to obtain his signature. In search of an experienced goalkeeper, the team led by Cesc Fabregas has started discussions with representatives of Pau Lopez. The initial discussions have been very positive, suggesting a favorable outcome for both parties.
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After three seasons at Marseille, where he experienced ups and downs, Pau Lopez seems ready to take on a new challenge. The 29-year-old goalkeeper is particularly attracted by the prospect of working under Cesc Fabregas, a former iconic player of Arsenal and FC Barcelona. He has even given his agreement in principle to join the Como club. The Italian club now needs to find a financial agreement with OM to complete this transfer.
It’s 8 million euros for his transfer
Olympique de Marseille is not really opposed to the departure of its number one goalkeeper and has set a condition for his transfer: compensation of 8 million euros. Indeed, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, this sum is necessary to confirm the departure of Pau Lopez. His suitors are now informed of the price to be paid to finalize this operation.
And even if loan proposals have been considered, Como will now have to re-evaluate its offer to respond favorably to those of Olympique de Marseille and thus materialize the arrival of Pau Lopez. Negotiations are underway between the different parties.
