The Olympians’ offseason promises to be eventful. Announced for sure, an element pampered by Jean-Louis Gasset could nevertheless remain.
All the rage, this summer again OM promises to carry out its palace revolution. Not long ago, the sports daily L’Equipe estimated that there were only six names on the list of current Marseillais guaranteed to stay for the next year: Valentin Rongier, Amir Murillo, Quentin Merlin, Ruben Blanco, Faris Moumbagna and Bamo Méïté. A group a priori completed by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Iliman Ndiaye, Amine Harit, Ulisses Garcia and Samuel Gigot.
A number of Phocaeans could well leave in the coming weeks, depending on the club’s European destiny and upcoming discussions with management. Long cited among those leaving, Pape Gueye, who with his agents refused to respond favorably to the lease extension offers from which he benefited, is supposed to be one of them. And yet…
“Give everything for this jersey”
However, the main person concerned, author of the winning goal against Lens on Sunday evening at the Vélodrome, at the end of the 31st round of Ligue 1 (2-1), suggested the opposite to the press. “ I always gave my all with this jersey. I have never hidden, whether in training or matches, whether I am a substitute or a starter, I give everything. Even more so with a coach like that who shows a lot of interest in me. (…) Every time I wear the Olympique de Marseille jersey, I will give everything! »
Asked to clarify his remarks and to comment on his future, the Senegalese international concluded in a very clear manner: “ It will depend on lots of things. For me, the priority is to have playing time. And it is to be respected as an important player. If I have that, there will be no problem, I will stay. » The profile of the next OM coach could weigh heavily in the balance.
