Rumours, deals and smoke: the OM mercato decoded.
In a flash, OM snatched Matt O’Riley from Brighton. A straight loan, born from an internal clash and a frantic deadline-day push led by Mehdi Benatia.
Turned down in summer, but Ceballos is still on OM’s radar. With limited minutes at Madrid and De Zerbi’s interest, this saga could reignite in January.
Courted all summer by OM, Joel Ordoñez has finally extended his contract with Bruges until 2029. A missed opportunity for Marseille, despite a €30M bid.
At the time of review, Pablo Longoria stands by his choices: between unexpected departures, massive recruitment and the will to preserve continuity, OM emerges stronger from a strategic summer.
After Amine Harit’s move to Başakşehir, Neal Maupay could also be on his way out. Lyon are pushing, another option exists: reflection underway.
Amine Harit’s Marseille chapter is closing: loan with option to buy at Başakşehir, the Moroccan international leaves in search of playing time.
Joel Ordóñez was a hot target for OM this summer. Blocked by Bruges, the Ecuadorian defender now has Inter Milan entering the race. A bitter blow for Marseille, who spotted him early.
Daniel Riolo didn’t hold back on RMC: according to him, Olivier Létang rolls out the red carpet for PSG while blocking OM. The Chevalier deal, the Zhegrova case… suspicions pile up and Marseille’s anger grows.
Blanco, Lirola, Harit and Maupay have been left out of OM’s Champions League squad. Longoria and Benatia now race to offload them before the window closes.
According to the Italian press, Juventus are targeting Leonardo Balerdi for January. But in Marseille, the Argentine still has the chance to prove he’s a key player.