Arriving in 2022 at OM, Jordan Veretout thought he would complete his initial contract, until June 2025. Yes, but now, Marseille’s plans were disrupted during the off-season, with the unexpected reinforcement of Roberto De Zerbi. “ I considered that a lot of players had to leave: whether it was Veretout, Clauss, Lopez, Mbemba, who are all very good players but OM needed a radical change », said the Italian technician a few days after his disembarkation.
Excluded from the professional group during preparation, Jordan Veretout was quickly brought into contact with President Pablo Longoria’s sports advisor, Medhi Benatia. “ A few days before the start, Medhi Benatia calls me and says: “Here is Jordan, the coach has arrived and he has a different philosophy. And you no longer fit into the project.” I just replied: “Okay, no problem, now we have to find a solution…” »
“I have never cheated”
It was finally in Lyon, as a joker and while the transfer window was closed, that the former Roma midfielder was able to bounce back. Not without a certain bitterness. “ I still gave a lot. I never cheatedhe whispers in an interview with Canal+. I was still pretty good, maybe not for everyone but among the people I talk to, there are many who find it a little unfair. And I didn’t understand… »
