Tuesday at a press conference, Pablo Longoria gave his support to Vitinha, author of six complicated first months at OM. But the Marseille club does not intend to give the Portuguese striker eternal time, even if it cost Marseille a fortune.
Recruited for 32 million euros from Braga during the winter transfer window, Vitinha scored two small goals in Ligue 1 under the colors of Olympique de Marseille. A starving record for a center forward recruited at a high price and who today ranks as the most expensive player in the history of the Olympian club. The pressure will be high on Vitinha next season, especially as he will undoubtedly enjoy more playing time with Marcelino than he had under Igor Tudor.
Longoria spoke to Vitinha’s agent
Notable difference between the two coaches: the Spaniard favors a 4-4-2 while the Croatian invariably played with a single striker. Mathematically, the 23-year-old Portuguese striker has a better chance of playing, but for that he will have to be good… which hasn’t been the case since he joined OM. According to information from L’Equipe, Pablo Longoria recently spoke with Hugo Cajuda, Vitinha’s agent.
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The president of OM gave a clear message to the representative of the Portuguese striker, letting him know that he did not condemn him after only five months of competition and that he had several mitigating circumstances. On the other hand, it is clear according to the national daily that the patience of Olympique de Marseille with Vitinha will not be unlimited.
A point will be made in November
The Marseille leaders have already planned to take stock in October-November of the evolution of the former Braga striker… with a view to a possible sale in the winter transfer window. ” Marcelino, who wants attackers capable of going deep, will give him a chance, in a 4-4-2 that seems to suit him. And, this time, it will be necessary to seize it ” makes it clear L’Equipe. In other words, OM have so far been patient with Vitinha but at some point, the Portuguese will have to justify the 32 million euros invested by Marseille six months ago.
