At the request of Roberto DeZerbiOM has clearly identified its priorities on the market. The Marseille club is looking as a priority a creative profilecapable of moving between the lines. Himad Abdelli remains track number one, the player having already given its agreement to Marseillebut the file still depends on negotiations with Angers.
In this context, OM is exploring alternative optionsespecially players at the end of the contract or available at a lower cost. And it is in this logic that the track leading to Rafik Guitane.
Rafik Guitane, a market opportunity
According to Sport TV Portugal, Olympique de Marseille closely follows the Estoril right winger. The Franco-Algerian is having an interesting season with 2 goals and 4 assists in 15 matches in all competitions. Above all, his contract expires next Junewhich opens two scenarios: a free arrival next summer or a reduced price transfer from this winter.
Estimated at 3.5 M€ on TransfermarktGuitane represents a financially accessible opportunity for OM, in a transfer window where each investment is carefully scrutinized.
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— sport tv (@sporttvportugal) January 9, 2026
Competition to anticipate
Marseille is, however, not alone on the matter. FC Porto also monitors the player’s situation. A competition which confirms that Rafik Guitane has clearly reached a milestone since his arrival in Portugal.
Passed by Stade Rennais Then Reims stadiumthe former player of Havre had never managed to establish itself in Ligue 1, despite a transfer estimated at 8 M€ in Rennes. His passage in France therefore remains marked by a sporting failure.
A bet to relaunch for OM?
Relaunched in Estoril, Guitane seems to have gained maturity and consistency. The interest of Marseille Olympiccould offer him an ideal opportunity to erase past mistakes and to relaunch in a club with high exposure.
It remains to be seen whether Benatia will consider the bet sufficiently reliableand if OM will agree to enter into a battle with Porto. One thing is certain: the profile intrigues as much as it dividesperfect symbol of a Marseille-style transfer window bet.
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