At OM, a poisoned file continues to annoy Zerbi and its leaders, despite several opportunities to get rid of it this summer.
Olympique de Marseille thought it had adjusted its sensitive files before recovery. However, a case continues to poison the daily life of the club. Between unrealistic expectations and repeated refusal, this player placed in the Marseille loft is uncompromising on his future, to the point of provoking the frustration of Roberto de Zerbi and his leaders.
A resistant loft: Zerbi's puzzle in Marseille
Despite several departures acted, such as those of Simon Ngapandouetnbu or Ismaël Koné, OM has not completely turned the page of its unwanted. Among the last to do resistance, we find
Azzedine Ounahi, determined not to give in to its requirements. After having failed an offer of 12 million euros from Spartak Moscow, the Moroccan international also said no to Panathinaikos, yet ready to satisfy almost all Marseille conditions.
The player justifies his refusals by a clear goal: to evolve in a European top 5 championship. An ambition he binds to his prospects with the Moroccan selection and the upcoming World Cup. “For him, it's out of the question to sign in Greece”, Recently reported Foot Mercato. If this position may seem legitimate sportingly, it places OM in a financial impasse, especially at the end of the transfer window.
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Tracks that fall asleep
Girona remains an option mentioned, but the financial means of the Spanish club are limited. OM hoped to complete this departure quickly to lighten its payroll and reinvest in other positions. Instead, Phocaeans see time spinning, with the risk of having to keep a player whose coach does not want.
Two weeks before the closing of the market, the situation remains blocked. Between personal sporting will and economic constraints, the file could drag until the last hours of the transfer window. And if De Zerbi hoped to turn the page quickly, he may have to deal with this soap a little longer.
