In search of a central transfer window in the transfer window, OM could surprise everyone by recruiting Evan Ndickka, the solid Ivorian Roc of AS Roma. An exchange from nowhere is being studied.
Olympique de Marseille made defense its priority at the start of the transfer window. The proof, the Marseille club has not dragged to offer itself a first reinforcement with CJ Egan-Riley, best central defender of Championship, recruited free at the end of his contract with Burnley. For several days, Medhi Benatia and Pablo Longoria have been working with the hope of recruiting a second more confirmed player. The names of Aymeric Laporte or Nayef Aguerd were mentioned. But it is ultimately Evan Nadicka who could be the lucky one. Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio reveals against all expectations that AS Roma and Olympique de Marseille are currently negotiating the arrival of the 25 -year -old Ivorian defender in Provence.
#Om–#Romathe situation for Nothic and Konéhttps://t.co/vUKP2z3FfD
– Gianluca Di Marzio (@Dimarzio) June 25, 2025
Basic man of the Louve club last season, Evan Ndickka played the 38 championship games as a holder. Passed by the Eintracht Frankfurt, he established himself as one of the best players in Bundesliga and then from standard to his post. OM could therefore make a very good deal, especially since it would not be so expensive. And for good reason, Gianluca di Marzio explains that it is an improbable exchange that is currently being treated between Marseille and Roma. New sports director of the Italian club, Frédéric Massara courts Ismaël Koné, whom he had brought to Stade Rennais last January.
A crossroaded Nickka – Koné in the transfer window?
The Breton club having decided not to lift the purchase option at 14 million euros to permanently recruit the Canadian, the latter is back in Marseille. But he does not enter the plans of Roberto de Zerbi, a boon for AS Roma. This unexpected exchange could therefore emerge, and the question is however whether one of the two clubs will have to put money in the more balance and if so, which club. In any case, Marseille could strengthen with a young central defender (25 years old) but experienced in Europe and at a lower cost with Evan Ndickka. A file that would not end the Facundo Medina track, the Argentinian of Lens being more tracked to play as a left side.
