Correa strengthens OM (official)

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Correa strengthens OM (official)

Olympique de Marseille confirmed on Friday that they had obtained the loan with option to buy Argentinian striker Joaquin Correa from Inter Milan.

OM continue to strengthen their offensive line. After having attracted throughout this Mercato Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaïla Sarr but also Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Olympian club will indeed be able to count on Joaquin Correa for the 2023-2024 season. While the name of the Argentinian international striker (19 caps, 4 goals) has turned towards the Marseille city in recent days, everything accelerated this Friday.

First seen at Marignane airport, it was only a matter of time before the third in Ligue 1 last season put an end to the suspense. We had to wait until the very end of the evening to see the long-awaited message appear on the account by Marseille supporters. Twitter of OM. “The new stone of the Olympian edifice has arrived”, announces first of all the club chaired by Pablo Longoria.

Correa, a weight reinforcement

After passing his medical examination without difficulty, Joaquin Correa signed up in the form of a loan with an option to buy from Inter Milan, the club with which he reached the final of the last League of Champions, assisting from the bench in the defeat of the Nerazzurri against Manchester City. After making his professional debut in Argentina with Estudiantes de La Plata, the native of Tucuman began his career in Europe with a season at Sampdoria before joining Spain and Sevilla FC.

However, it was in the Lazio jersey that he revealed himself with 30 goals in 117 games, including one in the Italian Cup final, won against Atalanta Bergamo in 2019. After being loaned to Inter Milan during the 2021-2022 season, he joined the Lombard club a year ago. However, with limited playing time despite 41 appearances, Joaquin Correa accepted the challenge of joining an OM team rebuilt under Marcelino Garcia Toral.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.