Arthur Vermeeren: Marseille’s Iniesta & Xavi Successor?

In just twelve games, including eight as a starter, he settled the debate. Loaned to Olympique de Marseille with a purchase option for 20 million euros, Arthur Vermeeren could well extend his adventure in the Marseille city. “We are convinced by his qualities,” smiles OM football director Mehdi Benatia to RMC Sport. He’s a great guy, very discreet, very calm, and he’s still a young player. »

Compliments which echo those he launched to salute the Belgian’s first major performance in the sky and white jersey, against Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League (4-0) in September. “For his age, he already plays like an old man,” he rejoiced. We sense someone very calm. Technically, he is always oriented, always moving, he is a real football player. »

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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