Transfers

Rumours, deals and smoke: the OM mercato decoded.

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OM: Pablo Longoria, the man who has lived and breathed the transfer market since 2020

In five years, Pablo Longoria has turned OM into a transfer machine: over 170 deals, mixing high-stakes gambles and calculated bets.

OM — Acherchour: “Benatia’s transfer window, a plan to raise the technical level”

Not the means of the giants, but a clear direction: for Acherchour, Benatia targeted technically gifted profiles to help OM finally take a step forward.

OM — A two-phase transfer window, reignited by the Rabiot affair

Stability announced, frenzy delivered: after Rennes and the Rabiot saga, OM brought in 12 signings for a record summer. A transfer market in two acts.

OM Transfer Window — Harit, Maupay, Lirola… exits still possible (or not)

The European window is closed, but not everywhere. OM still hopes to offload Harit and Lirola… while Maupay refuses to move and wants to fight for his place.

OM — Back in the world’s top 25 with a record squad valuation

For the first time in a long time, OM ranks among the 24 most valuable clubs in the world, according to Transfermarkt. With a squad valued at €402.4 million, Marseille has made a spectacular leap that reflects its return to the European stage.

OM transfer window — Ordóñez, the missed deal OM have promised not to forget

Bruges stood firm this summer, but OM hasn’t given up. The club has promised Joel Ordóñez’s camp they’ll return in January. The saga is only beginning.

OM — Adrien Rabiot, a shocking exit caught between confusion and relief

One year after his surprise arrival, Adrien Rabiot is already leaving OM for Milan. Between a brawl, tensions, and regrets, the “Duc” departs a burning Vélodrome.

OM Transfer Window — A wild final day, between big moves and looming shadows

Three major recruits, one creative midfielder, and unwanted players still around: OM wrapped up its mercato in electric, chaotic, and contradictory style.

Ligue 1 Transfer Window — Monaco & Nice shine, OM balances out, PSG falls deeper

A contrasting Ligue 1 balance sheet: Monaco and Nice post record surpluses, OM finishes slightly positive… while PSG digs a worrying deficit.

OM Transfer — Benjamin Pavard, behind the scenes of a swift and unexpected deal

In just twelve hours, everything changed: Benjamin Pavard said yes to OM. A World Cup champion drawn to the Marseille project and the unique energy of the Vélodrome.