Arrived this summer to become the new offensive weapon of Olympique de Marseille, Igor Paixaa already crosses a zone of turbulence. Two barely played games and the Brazilian striker finds himself at the center of conversations, with unexpected pressure that questions his first steps in the Olympian jersey.
35M € for that? Peaceao already targeted at OM
Because turmoil does not come from an internal conflict, nor a problem of integration into the locker room. It was from the outside that the first salvas were launched. Provence has not chewed its words, judging its performance disappointing against PSG. The most expensive recruit in the history of the club, the former Feyenoord player was deemed too shy ball at the foot, triggering a public debate which quickly ignited social networks.
On X, many Marseille supporters have insurgent against what they consider to be a premature judgment. They recall that Peaceao returns from injury, that he had no complete preparation and that he chained his beginnings against two formidable opponents, Real Madrid and PSG. For them, it deserves more time to adapt and prove its value.
OM: Igor peace already under pressure after two games
The spectrum of recent flops
However, the situation recalls bad memories. In recent seasons, several major OM offensive recruits, such as Vitinha or Elye Wahi, have never met expectations, quickly leaving the club. Paixao knows that he will not be entitled to infinite patience. The expectations related to its transfer to 35 million euros are immense and the slightest average service fuels the fear of a new flop.
For the time being, the pressure comes mainly from the outside, but it highlights the importance of its next outing. Expected in Strasbourg, Paixao will have the opportunity to provide his first answers to the field. His qualities demonstrated in the Netherlands do not disappear in a few weeks: it is up to him to show that he can win in Marseille and reverse the trend before doubts become irremediable.
