This is called the magic of the transfer window. This Wednesday, we revealed to you that Olympique de Marseille was seriously thought of attracting the young central defender of Burnley CJ Egan-Riley to his ranks. The 22 -year -old player trained in Manchester City has produced an XXL season with his club this season in Championship (best defense in the championship) and was logically coveted this summer. Especially since he arrived at the end of his contract.
So inevitably, his profile has attempted many English and European stables while Burnley also hoped to extend it to better approach next season in the Premier League. But OM was on the spot. The training of Roberto de Zerbi had targeted his name and therefore tried to recover it while Strasbourg was also interested.
Contract until 2029
An offer had even been formulated to the player during the day with a contract until 2029. This file quickly exclaimed since this Wednesday evening, Burnley simply announced that the English international hope had refused the proposal for extension to try an adventure in France. “The Burnley Football Club can confirm that it has been informed by CJ Egan-Riley representatives that the English international defender under 21 has formally rejected the club's offer of a long-term contract. 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 ”said the English club.
And it was OM who won the bet in this file. An agreement was well reached between the Phocaeans and the player for a contract until 2029. Marseille has decided to accelerate these last hours to complete this reinforcement quickly and allow it to best prepare its season. It's done with the arrival of the one who played 45 games last season with the Clarets. While waiting for Angel Gomes, OM will record its first recruit of the summer and it is a nice blow.
