OM finally hold their left side. After seeing Nuno Tavares return to Arsenal then Sead Kolasinac refuse to extend to go to Atalanta, Olympique de Marseille was actively looking for a new left defender for Marcelino’s system. A man capable of evolving in a four-man defense. So Ribalta and Longoria multiplied the tracks, especially in England.
Finally, after talking with several players, OM ended up accelerating with the Renan Lodi track. After offering Kondogbia from Atlético de Madrid, Marseille stayed in the same club to find their side. We revealed to you that Renan Lodi, despite his contract with the Colchoneros until 2026, had quickly given his agreement to OM to land in Ligue 1. All that was missing was an agreement between the two clubs.
OM are still picking in Spain
Well this Friday evening, Olympique de Marseille formalized the arrival of Renan Lodi. “Olympique de Marseille announces today the signing of Renan Lodi from Atlético de Madrid. The defender joined the Olympian club after the success of his medical examination.
»can we read in the press release of the club. OM paid nearly 13 million euros to afford it.
From the top of his 25 years, the Brazilian left side will seek to revive. After having experienced the first full seasons with Atlético de Madrid, the Brazilian international (16 caps) came to a halt. Last season, unwanted in Madrid, he joined Nottingham Forest on loan. He also played 32 matches in England before returning to his club this summer. He will therefore start a new adventure in France and should be an interesting profile for Marcelino.
