As reported by Téléfoot Chaine and since confirmed by Sky Italia, Serie A side Sassuolo are in talks with Ligue 1 side Marseille this evening to sign 22-year-old French midfielder Maxime Lopez. Lopez, who has 12 months remaining on his current contract, is likely to depart, with OM seeking €15m. This is what makes the Italian reporting surprising…
Month: February 2024
André Villas-Boas: “If this works, it is a winning piece of coaching.”
Speaking to RMC Sport ahead of tonight’s Champions’ League clash against Manchester City, Portuguese manager and Marseille coach André Villas-Boas explained his decision to opt for a 3-5-2 formation. Click Here: KanKen Bag Kids sale “If this works, it is a winning piece of coaching. If not, it is a losing piece of coaching. We are…
Luis Ferrer, Mbappé clan ally, steps down at PSG after 11 years
PSG on Friday confirmed that a member of their recruitment team, Luis Ferrer, had decided to step down from his position today after being at the club as a scout since 2009. He gained notoriety on the French football scene because of the very significant role that he played in convincing the Mbappé clan that…
PSG without Pablo Sarabia & Mauro Icardi vs Manchester United
PSG have confirmed that they will be without Spanish attacking midfielder Pablo Sarabia and Argentinian striker Mauro Icardi in their crucial clash in the Champions’ League on Wednesday with Manchester United. Icardi has felt adductor pain in the right leg and Sarabia is suffering from “muscle pain.” Julian Draxler’s fitness is also under question and…
Rennes hotshot Georginio Rutter has decided to exit on a free transfer
Goal France and RMC report that 18-year-old French youth international attacker Georginio Rutter has made the decision not to sign a contract extension with Ligue 1 side Rennes. The teenager’s current deal expires in June and this comes as a major blow to SRFC. Rutter is expected to move to Germany, where Hoffenheim are the most persistent….
Manslaughter investigation opened following death of volunteer groundsman at FC Lorient
20 Minutes report that local authorities have opened a manslaughter investigation following the death of 36-year-old volunteer groundsman Yohann Essirard, when a structure fell onto him on Sunday at the Stade du Moustoir following Lorient’s home defeat against Rennes. The investigation has been opened against an undisclosed party. Essirard is understood to have died of…
Genoa agree loan for Kevin Strootman
Gianluca di Marzio reports the Serie A side Genoa are in advanced negotiations with Marseille to sign Dutch international central midfielder and 30-year-old Kevin Strootman. An agreement has been reached in principle, now the two clubs will spend the weekend thrashing out the finer details – OM will pay a portion of his salary in…
Brest turned down by Lille for Timothy Weah loan
Le Télégramme report that Ligue 1 side Brest have been turned down by Lille in a surprise move to sign 20-year-old United States international Timothy Weah on loan until the end of the season. Olivier Dall’Oglio’s side, who have already bolstered themselves with the loan of Jean Lucas from Lyon, are looking for a potential…
Amine Adli would like to move to Marseille
La Provence and RMC report that Marseille are in talks over the possible signing of 20-year-old French attacking midfielder Amine Adli. The player is under contract with Ligue 2 side Toulouse until June 2022 and a deal seems quasi-impossible as TFC President Damien Comolli is asking for €15m in order to sell. Click Here: cutom plastic mold…
Jorge Sampaoli will bring 3 assistants with him to Marseille
L’Équipe report that Ligue 1 side Marseille’s new manager Jorge Sampaoli will be bringing three new members of the coaching staff with him. Sampaoli has agreed to become OM’s new manager until June 2023, having formally announced his departure from Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro on Monday. Sampaoli is bringing with him Jorge Desio, an assistant…