As the African Cup of Nations draws closer, theOlympic Marseille is looking for recruits in several lines. Gennaro Gattuso will have to deal with the departures of certain notable elements of his squad, and in this context, the slightest reinforcement will be welcome. It is for this reason that Olympique de Marseille should finally welcome a well-known head in the weeks to come. come: Luis Henrique. Botafogo has decided not to exercise the purchase option included in the Brazilian striker’s loan. A transaction which was valued at 6.5 million euros.

An additional option for Gattuso

As a direct consequence of this decision, Luis Henrique will once again be an Olympique de Marseille player at the end of December. And it should stay that way. Although the Brazilian did not win at the Canebière, Pablo Longoria would continue to believe in his potential. A departure cannot be ruled out, however, but the contenders will have to pay the price since, according to La Provence, OM would not be willing to let their striker leave for less than 5 million euros.

In the meantime, Gennaro Gattuso should have an additional option for his attack in January, in a sector which promises to be decimated.