Abdelli to Marseille & Benatia Shocks Lyon: Ligue 1 Updates

Competition rages between OM and OL in the Himad Abdelli file. The Marseille club, however, took a clear lead over its competitor Lyon thanks to the intervention of Medhi Benatia.

At the end of his contract with Angers in six months, Himad Abdelli is logically a very sought-after player. The SCO playmaker has established himself as one of the references in Ligue 1 and his performances have not gone unnoticed by Lyon and Marseille. The two Olympics are very interested in signing the Algerian international this winter.

A clear advantage in favor of OM for Abdelli?

Successively, agreements in principle between the player and OL and then OM were announced, without us really knowing which club Himad Abdelli preferred. The La Minute OM insider account provides new information on the matter and says more about the intentions of the man who is currently competing in the CAN with Algeria. According to the specialized media on Olympique de Marseille on X, it is clear that the advantage is now with the Marseille club thanks to the decisive intervention of Medhi Benatia.

“Notable progress in the Himad Abdelli case! OM is now ahead of OL in the Himed Abdelli case. The intervention of Medhi Benatia made it possible to advance discussions with the player” posted account X before continuing. “The Marseille leader is working tirelessly to conclude this great deal. Discussion with Angevin President Said Chabane. The player always favors an arrival in Marseille rather than Lyon” can we read on the social network. Olympique de Marseille would therefore have taken a serious option on the signing of Himad Abdelli by obtaining the player’s agreement and his preference despite competition from Olympique Lyonnais.

In this matter, however, nothing is finished until an agreement with Angers is reached. And it could be the most difficult stage for Marseille. Because despite the contractual situation of its best player, free in six months, the SCO promises to be very tough in business. Angers prefers to lose its player for zero euros in June rather than selling him off and is demanding, according to the latest reports, nearly 4 million euros. Will Marseille, who could lose Darryl Bakola this winter, match such a price? This will be one of the challenges of the transfer window at OM… and indirectly at OL.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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