There remains an essential element of a sector which has been designated as the main weakness of theOlympique de Marseille Last season: Leonardo Balerdi is a taulier in the Roberto de Zerbi workforce.
Promoted captain since last season, the Argentinian defender has not always met expectations, but he is still one of the most reliable elements in the Marseille defensive line.
Leonardo Balerdi, OM executive player.
An influence that also affects outside the field, where its seniority and its leadership force respect. Balerdi will also find a player he knows well, in the person of Facundo Medina, his compatriot and teammate in the Argentine team. In this context, can OM separate from its captain?
OM: Newcastle would be forcing for Balerdi
According to information from Daily Mail, Leonardo Balerdi is in the viewfinder of Newcastle for this summer transfer window. Magpies could even go offensive quickly. A proposal up to 40 million euros would be under study.
This amount would be likely to seduce Pablo Longoria and Mehdi Benatia, even if Balerdi is under contract until 2028 with OM. It should be noted that the Argentinian also has a good rating in Italy, where Roma, Inter Milan and Juventus monitor his situation.
