Benjamin Pavard is no longer a concern for Olympique de Marseille. Loaned last season, the Frenchman did not convince the Phocaeans to exercise his purchase option. After 37 matches in all competitions with the residents of the Vélodrome (1 goal, 3 assists), the 2018 world champion was sent back to Inter. But the Nerazzurri’s idea was for him to move on to other horizons as quickly as possible. Benfica and Galatasaray have tested the waters. In vain. The Frenchman failed them.
More recently, Al-Ittihad has been cited as a potential base. Especially since Pavard’s departure there could help the Interists, in full negotiations with the Saudi Pro League team for the transfer of Moussa Diaby. But the Milanese will have to do without the former LOSC player, who once again ruled out this possibility. A hard blow for the Italian champions, also blocked for the recruitment of Cristian Romero. To enlist the Argentinian, they had to part with Pavard and his enormous salary of €5 million net per season.
Pavard is winning his bet
But the Tottenham player will pass under the nose of Inter, with Arsenal and FC Barcelona competing for his services. Inter seem willing to let go and move on. Which makes Benjamin Pavard’s business. The Frenchman, whose attitude has been appreciated since the restart, wants to do everything to convince his club that he is a solution and that he must be kept this summer. Physically fit according to La Gazzetta dello Sportthe defender, aligned in the axis, was rather to his advantage during the friendlies against Manchester City (1 goal), AC Milan and Juventus.
The pink paper media even adds that he was one of the best players during Inter’s summer tour. We are talking about him as Cristian Chivu’s potential surprise recruit. THE Corriere dello Sport confirms that barring a last minute offer of around €12m, Pavard has left to stay in Italy. He will be in the group where he will have a say even if he is not guaranteed to be a starter. In addition to showing what he can bring on the pitch, he is also trying to better integrate into the Milan group, where he can already count on the support of his compatriot Marcus Thuram. Pavard is ready for a new start. The party is ultimately not over for the Frenchman…
