OM Sale: The incredible thunderbolt?

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By: Manu Tournoux

OM sale: the shattering announcement

The file for the sale of Olympique de Marseille could hold an improbable twist of theater. Tired of Frank McCourt’s procrastination, the Saudis could change their target…

The soap opera surrounding the sale of Olympique de Marseille is no longer one twist away. Nor to an improbable rumor. For ten days, the operation seemed to be on the verge of being (finally) finalized. Thibaud Vérizian, who has been saying for two years that the sale is imminent, was no longer the only one to be convinced that the file was reaching its goal. Some in Saudi Arabia were on the same line and France Bleu Provence did not hesitate to announce that Zinedine Zidane had given his agreement to the Saudis to become the new strong man of OM in the event of the club’s sale.

On Sunday, i24News journalist Bastien Borie nevertheless cooled the ardor of Marseille supporters by affirming that the reports that had reached him from Saudi Arabia were completely different: the sale of Ciel et Blanc was still far from being recorded and there had been no discussion with Zinedine Zidane. Discussions between the two parties would still stumble over the sum claimed by Frank McCourt, who does not intend to sell OM for less than 600 million euros, and the share of the club that the American businessman would like to keep.

And according to insider Yacine Ferguson, Frank McCourt’s intransigence is on the verge of tiring his interlocutors. So much so that Saudi Arabia would be ready to change its tune and set its sights on Olympique Lyonnais. Despite the crisis experienced by Les Gones, the Rhone club would not lack assets. OL would have solid assets including its training center, its stock market listing and a stadium that it owns. So many arguments which would not leave Saudi investors indifferent. Above all, the difficulties that John Textor has had to deal with since he bought the club from Jean-Michel Aulas, could encourage him to sell…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.