At 48 hours from the Marseille Olympique match against Angers, Roberto de Zerbi surprised everyone at a press conference by evoking a transfer that could have made a big noise: that of Paul Pogba. The Italian coach confirmed that the Marseille club had seriously planned to recruit the midfielder, currently suspended for doping.
De Zerbi lifts the veil on the aborted transfer of Pogba
“You had to understand where you could use it, once it would have regained its shape,” explained by Zerbi.
“The more champions there are, the more happy I am. We are talking about a great champion and maybe it will change, but we made this decision. ”
These remarks suggest that the state of form of pogba, combined with the fact that it is not operational only from the month of March, slowed down Marseille leaders. This is already what President Pablo Longoria had suggested a few days ago. This decision could divide the supporters: should we try the bet of a player with undeniable talent but with the complicated situation?
Of Zerbi satisfied with the OM transfer window.
A transfer window that satisfies Zerbi
Despite the failure of the Pogba file, by Zerbi was very satisfied with the Winter Mercato of OM. The club recorded the arrival of four new players: Gouiri, DEDIC, BENNACER and Luiz Felipe. “I am really happy with the transfer window with four players who increase the level of the team. Benatia has the same importance as Rabiot or Greenwood. When you ask him for a player who is worth 7, he takes you one that is worth 10. ”
Ismaël Bennacer, in particular, is a recruit that of Zerbi has been following for a long time: “I would have liked him to come to Brighton when Caicedo left for Chelsea. He is a top player and a plus for us. ”
An OM ready for the rest of the season?
With the return of Kondogbia, described as “A pillar of this team”and the rapid integration of new recruits, OM seems armed to face the second part of the season. However, the shadow of the Pogba file still hovers, fueling the debates on the strategic choices of the club.
