A huge project than that of the side. Departures, sometimes expected (Kaboré and Tavares) or feared (Kolasinac), make Jonathan Clauss the only full-back in the Marseille squad. For new coach Marcelino, that’s obviously far too little and the idea is that he doesn’t tinker with these positions week after week. The recruitment of a left side was thus one of the priority projects of President Pablo Longoria.
A few days ago, the Spanish press mentioned the name of Renan Lodi, the Brazilian left side under contract with Atlético de Madrid. A track considered expensive because of the pedigree of the player, Brazilian international aged 25 and under contract until 2026 with the Colchoneros. But we have to believe that OM have found the parade again.
Agreement tied with the player
According to our information, the negotiations are very advanced between all the parties and a verbal agreement exists between Renan Lodi and OM. Courted by other clubs, especially in England, he gave priority to the Marseille club. Loaned to Nottingham Forest last season, Renan Lodi would therefore have been seduced by the Olympian challenge.
Between the two clubs too, the total agreement is about to be found. Final details still need to be settled. Everything is therefore off to an extremely good start in this case, and OM should soon welcome the Brazilian international. A nice gift for Marcelino, who could therefore go on a Lodi-Balerdi-Mbemba-Clauss defense to start the season.
