Sale OM ‍: It’s NO, she puts a hard stop ‍!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Sale OM ‍: It's NO, she puts a hard stop ‍!

The potential takeover of OM by Rodolphe Saadé, boss of the CMA CGM group, has been coming back with insistence for several weeks. But, the new main sponsor of Marseille does not intend to go further.

Olympique de Marseille bought from Frank McCourt by Rodolphe Saadé, boss of the Marseille maritime group CMA CGM, is a fantasy that has begun to make its way into the minds of supporters of the Marseille club in recent weeks. It must be said that rumors on this subject are multiplying and the appearance of CMA CGM on the OM jersey from the 2023-2024 season could be a size indicator. As if Marseille fans weren’t hot enough about it, the shipping company got everyone on fire by unveiling planes and boats in the colors of Olympique de Marseille this weekend.

This Tuesday in La Provence, the new jerseys of the Marseille club are unveiled and as expected, CMA CGM appears roughly on the front of the new tunics presented in the newspaper by Amine Harit and Jonathan Clauss. The opportunity also to give the floor to Tanya Saadé Zeenny, deputy general manager of the company and sister of the big boss. If she welcomes this sponsorship between CMA CGM and Olympique de Marseille, she firmly denies the rumors of a takeover of the club owned by Franck McCourt by the shipping company.

CMA CGM swears that it will not buy OM

“When OM started looking for a new sponsor, it was logical and natural that it should be CMA CGM. We have things in common: Marseille and sport. We are very attached and very established in the territory and we share the same values ​​around sport (…) When we love Marseille, we love OM. CMA CGM is the first made in Marseille sponsor. This partnership is the meeting of two great institutions of the city, two great symbols” rejoices the general manager of CMA CGM before discussing the rumors about the sale of OM.

“I will answer you with three letters: NO. Our support will stop at sponsorship.” made it clear the member of the clan of Rodolphe Saadé. A very clear denial which should calm the supporters of Olympique de Marseille about a possible sale of the third in the Ligue 1 championship during the previous season even if at the next clue, there is no doubt that the rumors will start again for a round… until the next denial.

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Manu Tournoux

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, Manu's 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. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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