Olympique de Marseille had reached a contractual agreement with CJ Egan-Riley in recent days. It is now official, the English defender is an OM player. He leaves Burnley freely after having had a last season at a very high level.
After passing his medical examination successfully, CJ Egan-Riley is officially a player from Olympique de Marseille. By signing Angel Gomes and the 22 -year -old central defender, the Provençal club is strengthened and relies on youth. Having finished second in Ligue 1, OM will play the Champions League next season. Thus, the workforce will be expanded and the summer transfer window of Olympian leaders will not be easy.
Despite the initial agreement with RC Strasbourg, the Phocaean board managed to make the deal to condom the former Burnley formerly via the speeches of Medhi Benatia and that of Roberto de Zerbi talking to him about the Marseille sports project. Currently at Euro Hope with Three LionsJonathan Rowe advised his compatriot Egan-Riley to sign in favor of the PSG dolphin.
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The central defender 🏴 joins the free OM of any contract after his visit to Burnley FC. He will arrive in Marseille following the Euro U21 which he currently competes with the Young Lions ✍️ pic.twitter.com/nPvIg4NLH1
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West Ham tried to sign the English player by offering more money at the last minute. Conrad Jaden refused this approach and set out with Olympique de Marseille until 2029. He will discover France and Ligue 1 which was trained in Manchester City and who has already played a C1 meeting under the orders of Pep Guardiola.
