Matic to OM rather than OL?

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By: Manu Tournoux

In Rennes for less than six months, Nemanja Matic would like to leave the Breton club. A situation from which OM could benefit, even if OL would be in pole position on this issue.

Five months and then gone? Author of encouraging first outings with Stade Rennais, which he joined at the start of the season with a contract until 2025, Nemanja Matic was unable to confirm subsequently. So much so that at the truce, its future already seems to no longer be written at the SRFC.

According to West France, the experienced Serbian midfielder (35 years old) would actually like to leave the Breton club during the winter transfer window, which opened on January 1. He would have even informed his managers of his desires elsewhere when he returned from vacation, on December 28.

Matic, a €2 million transfer?

If the Rouge et Noir would like to keep him, retaining a player against his will is rarely a good option. A situation which could benefit two Ligue 1 big names, ready to assume the transfer compensation, estimated at 2 million euros, and the substantial salary of the former Roman.

First mentioned by the newspaper The Teamthe track leading to Lyon would be the most advanced, according to the regional daily, which specifies that “Marseille would also be on the lookout”. So, will Nemanja Matic prefer OM to OL? Response in the coming weeks…