The Mercato of Olympique de Marseille will continue until the last moment. While the Adrien Rabiot case still seems far from being settled, the Marseille club continues its shopping and its reflection on the positions to be strengthened. On the defense side, the profile of Oleksandr Zinchenko pleases Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia. On the other hand, supporters are particularly divided on the subject due to a position of the Ukrainian player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In the wake of the military offensive launched by Hamas towards Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, the Arsenal player had relayed a publication in support of Israel on his Instagram account. A “story” removed a few hours later. Almost two years later, many have not forgotten this publication, and at a time when OM's interest in Zinchenko has just filtered, a controversy was born on social networks.
On the one hand, Marseille supporters who prefer not to mix sport and politics. On the other, those who do not design that Marseille can accommodate the Ukrainian international after taking up the position. “If Zinchenko signs to OM, I sell my subscription and I can no longer support this club”for example wrote this user. Many other opinions of the same tone, and sometimes much more vehement, have also flowered.
Zinchenko, versatile player but physically fragile
After The Athleticdiscussions continue between Olympique de Marseille and the Arsenal player to which only one year of contract with the Gunners remains. Passed by Manchester City before being loaned to the PSV Eindhoven, Zinchenko signed with Arsenal in the summer of 2022 for a sum of around 35 million euros. According to the Specialized Site Transfermarkt, it would be worth it today fifteen less.
Really a good idea damage to are post to support Israel .. without me
– 🚀 (@heratueuri)
August 29, 2025
It would be incredible, convinced that this is the profile we need
– Mook (@mickaelbotzer)
August 29, 2025
Since he has played in the Premier League, Oleksandr Zinchenko has taken part in 145 games in the English championship, for twelve assists and two goals. Its strengths are its quality of pass and its ability to play like a midfielder. However, he remains physically fragile and has played very little with the Gunners last season, with only twenty-three games on the clock, all competitions (789 actual minutes).
