Olympique de Marseille had a very high-level season, reaching the semi-finals of the Conference League and finishing second in Ligue 1 after the suspense. As a result, they will go directly to the Champions League next season. But the real question is with which team. Jorge Sampaoli has already asked for reinforcements, but it is on the side of the starters that we must look.
To begin with, Boubacar Kamara signed a free contract with Aston Villa and for the moment, William Saliba has become an Arsenal player again. But everyone must be aware of it, in Marseille, there are no untransferable elements. On the other hand, there are files on which Pablo Longoria would be very greedy (Guendouzi, Gerson, for example).
The Mandanda and Caleta-Car files at the center of attention
Steve Mandanda, the illustrious goalkeeper and captain of OM, has not really liked his treatment this season despite the fact that he finished the season as a starter. As we revealed to you, Nice is still very hot to recover it. His chances of staying in Marseille still exist, even if it hasn’t been the trend lately.
In defense, Duje Caleta-Car will, like all transfer windows, give his president headaches. At the end of the contract in a year, it is likely that the Croatian, pushed out at each window, will continue until the end of his contract. However, he is still closely followed in England and now also by Sevilla FC, in Spain. It remains to know the position of the player, who has long refused the options considered by OM. Jordan Amavi was on loan to Nice and should not stay there. He will probably have to find a way out this summer. Alvaro Gonzalez, who returned to Spain in March, should also terminate his contract.
Next year without Dieng and Milik?
In midfield, the deal is pretty clear. Gerson and Guendouzi have just arrived and it is unlikely to see them leave. Pape Gueye, after his fine CAN and especially his amazing second half of the season, is popular, but until his case is decided by the CAS concerning his four-month suspension, it is unlikely that a club will take the risk of retrieve. Kevin Strootman, once again ready in Italy, will return and a contract termination (he signed until 2023) is under consideration.
It is perhaps on the side of the attackers that it should be the most agitated. Amine Harit, ready for OM, is not retained for the moment. Nemanja Radonjic, was ready at Benfica and will return. We will have to find a new base for the Serb. Arkadiusz Milik, he is rather also on the start. His relations with Jorge Sampaoli are not looking good. Its price was set at €11 million. We have to see who will rush on his case. Bamba Dieng, one of the revelations of the Marseille season, will not be retained in the event of an offer of at least 15 million euros. It is especially coveted in England and could therefore already pack up. Needless to say, Pablo Longoria will need courage this summer…
