Nicolas Marin could well have become one of the faces of the Olympique de Marseille attack in 2007. At the time, the French striker had been playing for two seasons at CS Sedan when a great opportunity presented itself, that of joining the club of his heart, on Canebière. A notable episode in his career on which the child from Marseille returned during a live with Thirteen013broadcast on YouTube.
Djibril Cissé, then Marseille number 9, had himself contacted him to discuss the interest of President José Anigo. “Djibril Cissé calls me and says: “Nico, there is José (Anigo) who likes you, would you like to come as a complement?” Obviously I didn't come as a starter, still happy. Honestly, I was extremely excited because Marseille is my parents here and there”he said.
“I would have had a very, very bad experience”
Finally, the former Auxerre player took another direction, joining FC Lorient at the end of his contract with the Ardennes team. A choice that he does not regret today, aware that he was probably not ready to face the pressure of the VĂ©lodrome.
“Looking back, I already think that psychologically I was not prepared. If I hadn't performed well and had the flu at home, I think I would have had a very, very bad time. Sometimes we say it's a blessing in disguise. I chose to go to Lorient since I had security, three years, (Christian) Gourcuff calls me and I say to myself, come on, ok”explained Marin.
