Mercato Mercato / Ligue 1 / Olympique de Marseille: Jonathan Clauss (RC Lens), the target of OM makes sense

Marseille may be preparing a nice move on the transfer market. Fabrizio Romano, the Italian journalist specializing in the transfer window, announced on Saturday that the Marseille club had contacted Lens to try to recruit Jonathan Clauss. Information confirmed by RMC Sport and L’Equipe. Aged 29, the French international has only one year left on his contract with the Artesian club. OM thus have reason to hope to obtain the signing of a player who has also been announced for Atlético de Madrid or Chelsea since the opening of the transfer market.

In addition to his contractual situation, Clauss has other arguments to interest Marseille. The 29-year-old has established himself as one of the best players in the championship at the right piston position since his arrival in Lens from Arminia Bielefeld. His performances also prompted Didier Deschamps to integrate him into the France team in March before calling him back for the June rally. Follower of 3-4-2-1, Igor Tudor, the new coach of OM, could thus see one of the references of L1 land to occupy a decisive position in this system.

Clauss could also find his account there. The native of Strasbourg would benefit from greater exposure in Marseille than in Strasbourg, a significant parameter just a few months before the World Cup in Qatar. Above all, he would have the opportunity to take an important step in sporting terms by playing in the Champions League, in order to acquire this experience at the highest level which he still sometimes lacks. Clauss in Marseille, it would be a win-win. It now remains to be seen whether OM will reach their target.