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.
On the eve of OM’s big Champions League return, here’s a round-up of their European opponents: Madrid in control, Ajax reassured, Atalanta sparkling… and Brugge in crisis.
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.
Bart Verhaeghe raises his voice again: to let Joël Ordóñez go, Bruges demands even more. With 48h left in the window, OM faces a wall of greed.
OM had agreed everything for Ordoñez, but Bruges moved the goalposts, now demanding €35M after Al-Hilal’s shadow loomed. The defender is furious — he no longer wants to play for his club.
Ordoñez only wants OM! The Bruges defender rejected Premier League approaches and is pushing to join De Zerbi. Marseille must now convince the Belgians.
Real, Liverpool, Ajax, Newcastle… OM knows its Champions League 25/26 opponents. A huge challenge for De Zerbi’s men, ready to ignite the Vélodrome!
Joël Ordoñez wants OM, but Bruges demand €40M after their UCL qualification. Longoria pushes on, despite Saudi competition and a looming transfer showdown.
OM put €30m on the table, Ordóñez is dead set on Marseille… but Bruges are blocking and questioning our finances. All-out standoff—the end of the transfer window promises to be explosive!