The arrival of Algerian international Youcef Atal at Marseille has taken a disastrous turn in recent days, for various non-sporting reasons.
The Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France and the Mayor of Marseille have categorically opposed his signing with OM. Another sporting argument also impedes his arrival.
According to L’Equipe, signing a new right-back is not a priority for the club, which already has three full-backs under contract: Michael Murillo, Jonathan Clauss, and Pol Lirola. The latest reports indicate that Atal’s move is at a standstill.
This situation raises questions about the true objectives of Marseille’s leadership in initiating negotiations with the former Nice player, especially given their existing roster at this position. What role would Atal have played, considering his apparent preference for a return to France despite recent setbacks?
As a result, the future of the Paradou-trained player seems to be shaping up in Turkey, where several major clubs, including Galatasaray, have shown interest. During the latter half of the season, Youcef Atal played for Adana Demirspor and managed to score one goal and provide two assists in 11 appearances.
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