The summer transfer window promises to be particularly eventful for Olympique de Marseille. Several African players are expected to leave the club.
The Marseille squad is set for significant changes this summer. In addition to the departures of Pape Gueye (Senegal), who is set to return to Villarreal at the end of his contract, and Jean Onana (Cameroon), whose contract also expires on June 30, several Africans could depart, according to L’Equipe.
With just one year left on his contract (until June 2025), Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo) will explore the possibility of a final big contract, likely in the Gulf region. Geoffrey Kondogbia, who arrived last summer from the Central African Republic, will not be retained if a club shows interest. He has been criticized by the management for his lack of consistency due to injuries, despite his significant salary.
The same goes for Ismaïla Sarr and Azzzedine Ounahi. Their performances are deemed insufficient considering the investment made, especially in the case of the Senegalese, and compared to the high expectations for the Moroccan. The latter is likely to attract interest from abroad, while the English market will be explored for Sarr. Moumbagna, Harit, and Ndiaye are expected to stay.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the club’s top scorer (26 goals in 45 matches), has justified his hefty salary after a slow start. Under contract until 2026, the trend suggests he will stay, although he does not rule out a similarly lucrative contract in the Gulf. The Gabonese striker will need to be convinced by Marseille’s project, which he will assess beforehand, according to L’Equipe.
👉🏼 Iliman Ndiaye et Amine Harit font toujours partie du projet de l’OM.
— Guillaume Tarpi (@GuillaumeTarpi) April 25, 2024
Ismaila Sarr ne sera pas retenu, tout comme Azzedine Ounahi.
Chancel Mbemba, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jordan Veretout et Jonathan Clauss seront attentifs à l’opportunité d’un dernier gros contrat.
Ils ne seront… pic.twitter.com/ZAqERUOfx9
Faris Moumbagna (Cameroon, contracted until 2028), Amine Harit (Morocco, 2027), and Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal, 2028) are likely to stay despite inconsistent performances. Internally, there is belief in their potential, especially in the case of Ndiaye. “It’s a matter of confidence, not ability; he needs time to blossom,” explained a club source as reported by L’Equipe. Ndiaye rejected loan offers during the winter and is determined to establish himself at Marseille. In short, a mini-revolution is brewing at the Vélodrome.
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