Unconvincing during his first matches with Olympique de Marseille, Igor Paixão was able to reverse the dynamic over the weeks. This Wednesday, against Sporting CP (1-2) in the Champions League, the Brazilian striker was the only Marseille scorer, without however being able to avoid defeat. A performance which nevertheless allows him to refine his statistics a little more: 4 goals and 2 assists in only 4 appearances in all competitions in the Marseille jersey.
At the microphone of Canal+ after the meeting, the Marseille football director, Medhi Benatia, did not fail to welcome the rise in power of his summer recruit. The former defender also defended the Brazilian in the face of criticism who had questioned his transfer, estimated at 35 million euros, bonus included.
“It’s just happiness”
“As usual after two matches we give you a whole scenario, we explain to you that you were wrong. And at the finish, he came, he showed why he is there,”launched the Olympian leader.
“He’s a generous guy. If he has to give it, he gives it, if he has to hit, he hits. When there is a race to be done and you have to follow his side, he does it. For me, a little one like that is just happiness.”analyzed Benatia.
