Not selected by Atlético Madrid, Geoffrey Kondogbia could return to Ligue 1 next season. The midfielder particularly appeals to Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille. If the former Monegasque does not rule out any of these destinations, one of them still has his favors.
During the return phase, Geoffrey Kondogbia (30) has not started a single La Liga game this season. The midfielder of Atlético Madrid had to settle for five small appearances in the league during the second part of the exercise. This shows how the Central African international does not fit into Diego Simeone’s plans. One year from the end of his contract, the Argentinian coach will certainly not oppose his departure. Especially since Geoffrey Kondogbia still has a certain rating on the transfer market.
ℹ️ Geoffrey Kondogbia wants to come to OM.
In difficulty in the Spanish capital, the Central African international prioritizes a transfer to Marseille.
Olympique Lyonnais also remains a possible choice and Besiktas is in ambush in a file that is not closed. https://t.co/iuekD1nFPM pic.twitter.com/uTZd4S0TJa
— MB (@MarwanBelkacem) June 21, 2023
Apart from Besiktas’ interest in Turkey, journalist Marwan Belkacem confirms that Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille are in on the action. But according to our colleague, even if the former AS Monaco player does not rule out any possibility, it is the Marseille club which has its preference for the moment. It must be said that the recent third in Ligue 1 has two important arguments. To start, the resident of the Vélodrome is preparing to play a third preliminary round of the Champions League, while the Gones will not play European competition next season.
OL’s other track
One could think that the vagueness around the next coach would represent a brake for the Marseille targets. But in the next few hours, Olympique de Marseille should appoint Marcelino, the former coach of Geoffrey Kondogbia to FC Valence. The source specifies all the same that nothing is closed on this file. But if the trend is confirmed, Olympique Lyonnais, whose coach Laurent Blanc has been calling for a defensive midfielder since this winter, will have to focus on other avenues. The Rhone club is interested for example in the ex-Montpellier Ellyes Skhiri, at the end of the contract at FC Cologne.
