It's official, Facundo Medina is Olympian. This Wednesday evening, OM communicated on the news, the 26 -year -old Argentinian international who has satisfied the medial visit observed in the past two days. After the English Angel Gomes and CJ Egan-Riley, the interested party is the third summer recruit of the Marseillais.
“” Olympique de Marseille is proud to announce the arrival of Facundo Medina. The Argentinian international defender joins the club from the RC Lens, in the form of a loan with option to buycan we read in the Marseille press release of the day.
On and outside the field, Facundo asserts himself as a leader. His combativeness, his personality and his technical quality make him a precious player, capable of evolving as well on the left side, where he can exploit his quality of recovery and his centers, in central defense. »»
The loan thus contracted with the RC Lens provides for compensation of 2 million euros, all with a compulsory purchase option of 18 million euros to be paid in a year, with 2 million possible bonuses in addition. Facundo Medina being thus contractually locked for the next five years.
Still four recruits expected at least at OM
According to RMC, the Tandem Pablo Longoria-Medhi Benatia is now working to strengthen Roberto de Zerbi's workforce with four specific targets. This summer is still expected this summer in Marseille one more central defender to assist Leonardo Balerdi and a right side likely to compete with Amir Murillo. But also at the offensive a left winger and a advanced attacker. The profile chosen to occupy this last role being that of the Nantesis Matthis Abbline.
In the direction of departures, there will also be movements by the end of the transfer window. Pol Lirola, Derek Cornelius or Amine Harit are among the elements on whom the coach of the Olympians no longer necessarily counts. Neal Maupay could also bend baggage while Faris Moumbagna should have his chance after a year spent at the infirmary.
