Elye Wahi’s first months at OM are very complicated. Landed this summer from Lens for 25 million euros, the young French striker (21 years old) has only two goals and one assist in 12 Ligue 1 matches since the start of the season. An insufficient performance which caused him to lose his starting place, Roberto De Zerbi preferring for several matches the one who was supposed to be his understudy, Neal Maupay.
Should the former Sang et Or fear for his future in Marseille, where the pressure and expectations are greater than elsewhere? “There is no question of him leaving the club
!, said Pablo Longoria this week at a press conference.
We believe a lot in him, he is one of the best young strikers in Europe. I have complete confidence in his future here. » However, rumors of a departure during the winter transfer window, which opens in January, are circulating about him.
Elye Wahi back in Montpellier?
One of them sent him to Montpellier, where he completed his training before emerging at the professional level, notably signing 19 goals and 5 assists in 33 matches during the 2022-2023 financial year. Red lantern of the championship, four lengths behind the first non-relegation place, can the MHSC seriously recover its former jewel? Laurent Nicollin answered this question in an interview given to Free Midday.
“We are looking to strengthen the squad (this winter)recognized the president of the Hérault club. Wow? If OM covers his salary and lends it to us, and if he wants to spend six months with us… But I don’t know. » For the Olympian No. 9, it would be a terrible downgrade. In half a season, he would then go from a club candidate for the Champions League to a team fighting not to be relegated to Ligue 2. A project which should tempt him…
