Olympique de Marseille has decided to put the turbo. In slow motion since the start of the transfer market, the Phocaeans, who had to manage the departure of Jorge Sampaoli and the arrival of Igor Tudor, have spent the second in recent days. Indeed, after the arrivals of Samuel Gigot, recruited last winter, and Isaak Touré, bought from the HAC for 5.5 M€, plus 2 M€ depending on the bonuses achieved, the Marseillais completed the arrival on Friday of Chancel Mbemba.
An unexpected arrival. Indeed, the same morning, The Team had announced a surprise recruit whose identity had not filtered. Shortly after, we learned, thanks in particular to social networks, that it was the defender, who had been free since leaving FC Porto. This Monday evening, the residents of the Orange Vélodrome will continue to surprise their supporters. Shortly before midnight, they announced the arrival of a new player.
Luis Suarez soon Marseille
Indeed, the French team published a press release on Twitter and then on the club’s official website. “Olympique de Marseille and Granada CF have reached an agreement for the transfer of Colombian striker Luis Suárez. The player was authorized to go to Marseille for his medical examination in the next few hours..
Namesake of the Uruguayan star and striker like him, Luis Suarez, 24, was therefore playing in Granada. Author of 8 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in all competitions last year, including 34 as a starter, the Colombian notably passed through Watford, Valladolid and Zaragoza. He obviously caught the eye of Pablo Longoria and his teams who decided to recruit the player under contract until 2025.
Official press release | Luis Suarez
Olympique de Marseille and Granada CF have reached an agreement for the transfer of Colombian striker Luis Suárez.
The player has been authorized to travel to Marseille for his medical examination in the coming hours. pic.twitter.com/BW50aWspMQ
– Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) July 18, 2022
