Antoine Griezmann has once again proven his affection for OM by playing a decisive role in the arrival of Renan Lodi in Marseille.
Between OM and Antoine Griezmann, it’s always mad love! A fan of Marseille when he was a child, the French striker (32) has already expressed his attachment to the Marseille club several times, where Jorge Sampaoli had also tried to bring him in 2022. An affection that he has again proven, this time behind the scenes, doing business with Pablo Longoria during this summer transfer window.
Because it is at Atlético Madrid, the club where “Grizi” plays, that the president of Ciel et Blanc has made a good part of his market so far. After Geoffrey Kondogbia, poached from Colchoneros for 8 million euros, Renan Lodi landed in turn on the Old Port, against a check for 13 million euros. A signature to which the 2018 world champion is no stranger.
Longoria can thank Griezmann
This was revealed by the new Olympian left-back on the OM website. “I spoke with Kondogbia but more with Griezmann. With (Thomas) Lemar also who is a French playerhe said. Griezmann always told me: ‘You can go, you can go, you won’t regret. It’s a pretty town. He always told me a lot of good things about the club.”. And his arguments obviously hit the mark!
“I chose OM for the size of the club, for the project they presented to meassures the Brazilian international (25 years old). When I had this opportunity, I did not hesitate twice. I can’t wait to meet my teammates, can’t wait to see the fervor of the supporters which is very important here. » An environment that Renan Lodi knows well, because Marseille is a team followed in his native country.
“With my family, when we discussed the interest of OM, the possibility of coming to France, to represent this great club, I did not think twice, he says. In Brazil, we talk a lot about OM, it’s a huge club which must again win the trophies for which it fights, because it is a top-level club in the world. » It is now up to him to prove to Marcelino that there is a place for him.
