With the imminent opening of the winter transfer window, OM wasted no time in getting into action. The club has almost finalized a first departure transaction concerning a player who no longer fit into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans. Against all expectations, this transaction should allow the Phocaeans to recover substantial compensation, giving the club room to strengthen other priority sectors.
A profitable sale for OM
The player in question is none other than Azzedine Ounahi. Loaned to Panathinaikos with an option to buy, the Moroccan international seems to have found color in Greece, attracting its leaders. According to Foot Mercato, the Greek club is ready to exercise the purchase option set at 11.5 million euros from this winter transfer window. Although the transfer will not be effective until July, this sale allows OM to plan its transfer window now, by strengthening itself in several key positions.
A financial windfall to fuel the transfer window
Thanks to the probable sale of Ounahi, combined with other planned departures such as those of Amine Harit or Lilian Brassier, Marseille will have a substantial budget to respond to the demands of Roberto De Zerbi. Among the priorities identified, the Marseille club is seeking to acquire a right defender, a central defender and a versatile attacker. This pragmatic approach could well revive Marseille’s ambitions for the second half of the season.
In any case, this first sale illustrates OM’s ability to take advantage of players who are losing momentum, while actively preparing for a transfer window which promises to be decisive.
