OM ‍: Marcelino blocks two players, his transfer window begins

Forced to recruit three full-backs in the transfer window, OM will record the loan returns of Jordan Amavi and Pol Lirola.

Eager to strengthen the workforce of Olympique de Marseille in all areas of the game, Pablo Longoria made a first big move by granting himself the services of Geoffrey Kondogbia, recruited from Atlético de Madrid for less than 10 million euros. euros. The two areas to strengthen are now the defense and attack sides. In the right-back and left-back positions, three recruits are expected to compensate for the departures of Sead Kolasinac (free), Nuno Tavares (Arsenal) and Issa Kaboré (Manchester City).

Marcelino ready to revive Lirola and Amavi?

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In this area of ​​play, two players have returned from loan to Olympique de Marseille, namely Jordan Amavi and Pol Lirola. On paper, it seems inconceivable to see his two players in Ligue 1 again in the Marseille jersey. But nothing is certain with a new coach at the helm in the person of Marcelino. Because according to information obtained by La Provence, Jordan Amavi and Pol Lirola have every intention of convincing the new Spanish coach of Olympique de Marseille. Their objective is purely and simply to convince the ex-Bilbao coach that they can find a place in the rotation at OM… “but they come from very far away”nevertheless confirms the Provençal daily.

Clauss will stay at OM this summer

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If the doubt is total about the future of Pol Lirola and Jordan Amavi, everything is clear on the other hand concerning Jonathan Clauss. Despite real interest from Atlético de Madrid, the ex-piston of RC Lens will stay in Marseille. Admittedly, he will have to adapt to a four-man defense for the first time in his career. But this prospect pleases him, especially since if he manages to perform well in 4-4-2, it could reopen the door to the French team, where Didier Deschamps believes that Clauss can only be successful in a five-man defense. This is at least a certainty for Marcelino in the position of side … waiting for three recruits, or two, in case Amavi or Lirola does not impose itself to everyone’s surprise.