OM take an uppercut from Saudi Arabia

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

OM take an uppercut from Saudi Arabia

The Alexis Sanchez case is getting more complicated for OM, faced with competition from Saudi Arabia for the signing of their Chilean striker.

At the end of his contract with Olympique de Marseille in June, Alexis Sanchez has been negotiating for several days his one-season extension in favor of the Marseille club. After a successful first season collectively with a third place and individually with very good statistics, Alexis Sanchez is more likely to stay in France.

The departure of Igor Tudor nevertheless cast a little doubt on the future of the Chilean, who asked his agent to delay discussions with OM while waiting to know the identity of the new coach. The trend, very positive a few days ago for the extension of Sanchez, has become rather neutral now.

Saudi Arabia offers 10 million euros to Alexis Sanchez

And it could turn negative in the days to come since according to information from Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi threat is becoming stronger for Olympique de Marseille in the Alexis Sanchez file. According to information from the transfer window specialist, the Saudi club Al Fateh has submitted a firm and definitive offer to the number 10 of the Chilean selection: a one-season contract until 2024 paid up to 10 million euros.

A salary obviously out of reach for Marseille, which paid Alexis Sanchez up to 3 million euros per year this season. In its edition of the day, L’Equipe revealed that to keep his 34-year-old striker, Pablo Longoria was ready to do anything, including increasing the Chilean’s remuneration. But obviously, OM will never show up to the Saudi offer. It is now up to Alexis Sanchez to know whether he wants to prioritize Marseille’s sporting project with a Champions League qualification to be played in early August, or the financial aspect with a signing in Saudi Arabia.

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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.