Back to square one. Last summer, Angel Gomes decided to leave LOSC free after five years of good and loyal service. The 25-year-old Englishman needed renewal and an exciting challenge. Everything that Olympique de Marseille offered him, happy to be able to count in its ranks a player accustomed to Ligue 1 games while having experience in the European Cup. The union was officially sealed on July 4 and was to last until June 30, 2028, the date of the end of his contract. But the London native left faster than expected. Well integrated into the group during the summer camp in the Netherlands, he had an interesting pre-season. Then, he experienced highs but above all quite a few lows, he who went from starter to replacement under the orders of Roberto De Zerbi.
From a failed stint at OM to a failed loan at Wolverhampton
After 20 matches in all competitions in Marseille (4 goals and 1 assist), he was invited by his managers to look elsewhere once winter came. A hard blow for Angel Gomes, who wanted to establish himself in the Marseille city. Eventually, he accepted his fate and decided to return to his first love in the Premier League at the start of February. “England international Angel Gomes has joined Wolves on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The 25-year-old, whose contract includes a purchase option, returns to the Premier League after a brief spell in Ligue 1 with Marseille, where he made 20 appearances and scored four goals.could we read on the Wolves press release. In the process, the club published its first interview.
The opportunity for the main party to make their intentions known. “I joined a team full of fighters. It’s enjoyable and stimulating. Even though the situation is difficult for the club, since my arrival, the coach, the players and everyone’s attitude in training have been excellent. Thanks to the support of the fans, we fight in every match and it’s a pleasure to be part of it.” But this was insufficient to ensure the maintenance of Wolves. Red lantern with 17 points (3 wins, 8 draws and 22 defeats), the British team, which has the weakest attack in the league (24 goals scored) and the second worst defense (61 goals conceded) is officially relegated to the Championship after West Ham’s draw last night against Crystal Palace on the 33rd day.
A very uncertain future
The recruitment of Angel Gomes changed nothing. Used 10 times in all competitions (7 starts), including 9 times in the Premier League, he has not really impressed across the Channel as Salim Baungally, journalist specializing in the Premier League, confirms. “There was this 3-1 home defeat against Chelsea, but paradoxically he started very well. He was very good during that match and in the following match against Nottingham Forest. Then, nothing more. Between mini-injuries and much less use, he is a player who played a few parts of the match, who was passing through. Unfortunately for Wolverhampton and for him, he has been an anonymous player. He will not leave a lasting memory in Wolverhampton.
Salim Baungally concludes: “the Wolves used him very little. He will not leave his mark on history or minds at the club, that’s for sure.” His return to the country was therefore not a real success, he who only played 447 minutes. Its future should be written elsewhere. There BBC indicates that he could return to Marseille, even if Wolves have an option to buy. According to our information, the English do not intend to keep him in the Championship and to exercise his option, which is not obligatory. Still under contract at OM, Angel Gomes does not seem to have a future there. There are no plans for the 25-year-old to return to Marseille, as he is not part of the French club’s plans at the moment. But his failed loan is not good news for OM, who will seek to part with him this summer. For the third time in a year, Angel Gomes should still experience a turbulent transfer window. This time, he must not make a mistake when making his choice.
