Marseille Express. After a great season in Monza (2 goals, 4 assists in 32 games in all competitions), Valentin Carboni had several options on hand. But the Argentinian hope finally joined OM in the form of a loan. The idea was to continue its progress before returning to Inter later, a club to which it belongs. But his adventure in the Marseille city looked more like a nightmare than a dream. It started with a first appearance on August 25 against Reims in Ligue 1. replacing, it had come into play 12 minutes. Then, he went on August 31 against Toulouse (24 minutes of play). On the bench without entering the OGC Nice and OL, Carboni then found the field on September 29. It was during a trip to Strasbourg (19 minutes played).
The following week, October 4, he played 45 minutes against SCO. It was his ultimate appearance in the Marseille Olympique jersey. Indeed, on October 11, the residents of the Orange Vélodrome announced that it was seriously injured during the international break. “Wounded during training with Argentinian selection, Valentín Carboni suffers from a sprain of the cross ligaments of the left knee. The player will soon submit to surgery and follow a suitable care protocol. Olympique de Marseille wishes a speedy recovery in Valentín and hopes to see it as quickly as possible on the field. ” A terrible blow for the native of Buenos Aires, who had published a message on his social networks.
4 matches and then leaves from OM
“Thank you very much to everyone for the love received these days, thank God the operation took place in the best way so I want to thank Dr. Ramon Cugat and all his team for this successful operation. I would also like to thank my teammates, the team of coaches and the medical staff of the Argentine, OM and Inter selection. Above all, I would like to thank my family, who is always there for me, at any time and even more in this difficult moment, I love them very much. Now I focus on rehabilitation and I recover in the best possible way to come back stronger. ” A return he will not make in Marseille. On February 11, the Phocaeans announced the premature end of its loan.
“The Argentine midfielder leaves Olympique de Marseille. After discussions between the leaders of Inter Milan, OM and the player, the early termination of the loan of Valentin Carboni was activated by mutual agreement “explained the club chaired by Pablo Longoria. A logical choice. For his part, Carboni, who therefore played only 4 games in the Olympian jersey, started all his rehabilitation work with the aim of being ready to participate in the Club World Cup with the Nerazzurri. And the 20-year-old has achieved his goal since he is present in the Lombard group in the United States. A first victory. But the path is still long for the Argentinian, who participates in training under the orders of Cristian Chivu.
Carboni is already under pressure
A technician whom he knows well since he has already crossed paths within the youth teams of the Inter recalls the CORRIERE DELLO SPORT This Monday. The Italian media adds that Carboni could have a card to play since the new Lombard coach likes to work with young players. But the Argentinian will have to fight to find a place. THE CDS Specifies that Inter wishes to strengthen its offensive sector, which is already carried by Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez. The names of Rasmus Hojlund and especially Ange-Yoan Bonny, who was evolving under the orders of Chivu in Parma, are cited. In addition, there remains at least one place to take in the offensive compartment.
If Mehdi Taremi, who is stuck in Iran, will not be retained, it should be played between Valentin Carboni and Pio Esposito, both born in 2005. Indeed, Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa have already left and Sebastiano Esposito will go on loan after the World Cup. Chivu will therefore have to decide during the tournament, where Carboni has every interest in shining to score points and trying to make a place in the 2025-26 workforce. The attacking midfielder, who must prove that he returned physically after his serious injury and that he is able to climb to the expected level in the team, plays very large in the USA. Because if Chivu is not satisfied, it will not remain this season. A new loan from the player under contract until 2029 will certainly be envisaged. Carboni is warned!
