On Wednesday noon, Benjamin Pavard set up in Marseille as a new OM recruit. While the transfer of the player was formalized on September 1, Pavard had to wait for the end of the rally with the French team to join the Marseille city.
Aged 29, the central or right side defender arrives at OM in the form of a loan with an estimated purchase option at 15 million euros. “” I am very proud to join Olympique de Marseille, such a prestigious club. I can't wait to be on Friday at the Vélodrome (opposite Lorient) and to feel the fervor of the supporters. I hope to live beautiful emotions here. I have already played with Lille at the Vélodrome and it was an incredible atmosphere “He said when he arrived at Marignane airport.
Upon his arrival, around fifty supporters awaited him to welcome him. The French international did not hesitate to sign autographs and take selfies with those present.
Pavard did not want ” that OM »!
Yet under contract with Inter until June 2028, Benjamin Pavard made the choice to make his comeback in France after having left him in 2016. Upon his arrival in Marseille, the player did not hide his attachment to the club of the Marseille city. “There was only OM in my head, I only wanted OM,”
he said.
The Frenchman also mentioned his exchanges with the sports director Marseille Mehdi Benatia, who comforted him in his decision: ” With Medhi (Benatia) we had a good discussion. I am very happy to join this quality group. I hope we're going to do beautiful things this season. ”
