Abdelli Case: Angers’ Final Speech

Abdelli Case: Angers’ Final Speech

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Himad Abdelli, Algerian international and Angers midfielder, remains in OM’s sights, but his immediate future is unclear. Which does not prevent his club from showing elegance about him. This Sunday, the SCO will travel to the Paris FC pitch without him. “Himad is in reserve because today, he simply doesn’t feel ready to help us. Alex needs a team with guys who are 100% mentally ready to perform at a high level. I can understand, Himad has his mind elsewhere. And we have our head at Paris FC,” explained sports director Laurent Boissier in comments relayed by Ouest France.

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Despite this temporary sidelining, Boissier insists on understanding and respecting his player’s ambition. “My job is to protect this club, to protect my coach and to protect my group. He’s not ready to play with us. But it is not a sanction. I can very well understand that a boy has a dream in his life and that his dream is the Olympique de Marseille. I wonder who wouldn’t want to go there. Himad gave a lot for us. He still gives a lot. He’s a boy that I really like. It’s up to us to make sure everything goes well. »

Under contract until June, Abdelli is the subject of delicate negotiations between Angers and OM. Marseille offered two million euros plus bonus and a percentage on resale, but the SCO demands four million. Boissier remains calm about the possibility of a transfer failure: “If he stays, it won’t be a problem. Having Himad Abdelli in your squad, I don’t think it’s a problem. At least, not for me. If he doesn’t leave, of course he will return to the group. »

After two consecutive defeats against Le Havre (2-1) and Marseille (5-2), Angers occupies 11th place and is looking to turn the page. In this context, the club adopts an elegant and human discourse on the possible departure of one of its best elements.