While the rumors about the sale of Olympique de Marseille are calming down a bit, the boss of CGA CGM, sometimes cited as a possible buyer for OM, has ignited social networks.
For 24 hours, the CMA CGM, a French group, world leader in maritime transport and logistics, has become a major sponsor of OM. His boss, Rodolphe Saadé has even often been cited as a possible candidate for the takeover of Frank McCourt, even if for the moment this is not at all in his plans. At least officially. Because the French billionaire does not take his eyes off the Marseille club, he whose company is officially based in Marseille. It is not the advertising campaign he has just launched on social networks that will calm the rumors about a takeover of OM.
Raise our common values high! 🌍💙
Our CMA CGM AIR CARGO aircraft now proudly displays the colors of @OM_Official.
A bold symbol where aviation meets football, showing our pride and support.
Go Om! ✈️⚽#CMACGMxOM #Go Om pic.twitter.com/dbpTloRwMn— CMA CGM France (@CmaCgm_France) July 2, 2023
Now a partner of Olympique de Marseille, which will materialize with the appearance of the CGA CGM brand on the jerseys of Marseille footballers for two years, Rodolphe Saadé showed his passion for Marseille on a plane and on a boat of his company , which display a “ Go Om ” which made the happiness of the supporters. Inevitably, given the famous hashtag #VenteOM, many people asked the boss of the company to really take action and buy the club. Or to find investors able to bring in even more money than Frank McCourt.
McCourt must leave, it swings in Marseille
Via social networks, and despite the limits set by Elon Musk on Twitter, Marseille fans mobilized to try to convince the company not to be satisfied with this jersey sponsorship. “ Very good news, but there is the club to buy, it will be even better”, “Announces the takeover of @OM_Officiel », « You have to send the stone now, it’s time to change the dimension for the club », « I hope you have the influence to clear McCourt and get this club finally off the ground with ambitious investors. We must have a club worthy of the name and also worthy of the ambition of your Marseille company », these are dozens of messages in this direction that accompanied the announcement of prestigious partnership. Proof that even far from the Saudis, the future of Olympique de Marseille is exciting.
