As the month of January approaches, Pablo Longoria, the president of OM, took advantage of a press point to clarify the main lines of the next transfer window. Between financial objectives and sporting adjustments, two names stand out: Elye Wahi and Chancel Mbemba, at the heart of the questions.
OM monitors its finances
Since the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, OM have invested heavily to reshape their squad. From now on, President Longoria wants to use the winter transfer window to rebalance the accounts without compromising the sporting project. “ The transfer window is an opportunity to improve sportingly but also to recover part of the investments. It would be irresponsible to take a double economic risk,” he said, emphasizing the need for reasoned management. Longoria also reassured: no key player will be sacrificed, emphasizing the solidity of the project in place.
Mbemba: a half-open door for January
The Chancel Mbemba case, dismissed for several months, remains complex. Despite a difficult situation, the club seems ready to consider a departure in the event of a satisfactory offer. “Nothing has changed since June 2024. The player knows his situation. If an offer meets our expectations, we will be open to a solution beneficial to all parties”said Longoria. However, the manager insisted on the importance of mutual respect, both for the club and for the player. A transfer in January remains possible, but not at any price, demonstrating OM’s desire to preserve its reputation on the market.
Wahi, the untouchable of winter
Contrary to recent speculation, Elye Wahi will not leave Marseille this winter. Longoria was categorical on this point: “Out of the question. I am convinced that he is one of the best young strikers in Europe. His time will come, he just has to stay patient. »
The president’s firm speech testifies to the club’s confidence in the former Montpellier, whose potential remains intact despite a mixed start. Wahi is actively working to regain a place of choice in the starting lineup, a progression closely scrutinized by the staff.
Coherent and ambitious management
This winter transfer window promises to be strategic for OM. Between the search for economic balance and the preservation of its talents, the club adopts a thoughtful posture. If Mbemba seems destined for departure, Elye Wahi symbolizes the continuity of the Marseille project.
With an approach combining pragmatism and ambition, Pablo Longoria once again confirms that at OM, each decision is taken in the collective interest, but also in line with the economic realities of modern football.
