OM gets to English, it's confirmed! After putting the grapple on Mason Greenwood and Jonathan Rowe last summer, the Marseillais are preparing to formalize the arrivals of two other subjects of His Majesty: Angel Gomes and CJ Egan-Riley. Two courted talents that have the enormous advantage of being free.
If the first named – which passes his medical visit today in the Marseille city – is well known in Ligue 1 for having defended the colors of the LOSC for five years, his compatriot undoubtedly escaped the radars of the common ball lovers. Trained in Manchester City, Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley has punctured the screen this season in the Burnley Promotion operation.
A solid right-handed central defender, the 22-year-old international hopes greatly contributed to the return to the Premier League of the Clarets, thus typing in the eye of the Tandem Pablo Longoria-Medhi Benatia. But not only. Burnley has tried to extend his lease expiring on June 30, and West Ham has courted him in recent weeks. Like Chelsea who, via the Blueco consortium, inquired on behalf of Strasbourg.
Burnley formalizes the departure of Egan-Riley
This Wednesday evening, the Clarets admit defeated in an official press release. “” Despite the club's commitment to ensure the long -term CJ future and the substantial investment offered, CJ has made the decision to seize an opportunity in France. The Burnley FC wishes to take this opportunity to thank CJ for his contribution to the team during his stay at the club, especially last season, where he became a key element of our defense which broke all the records. We wish him a lot of success in his future projects. »»
According to Foot Mercato, it was OM who won the bet. CJ Egan-Riley, boss of a defense which has hardly conceded only 16 goals in 46 games last season, is expected in Marseille to satisfy the traditional medical examination and sign in stride a commitment until June 2029.
