OM continues to rattle wide to strengthen its defense … and an unexpected track from Belgium has just arisen in club radars.
While Olympique de Marseille still seeks to refine its workforce before the resumption of the season, a completely unexpected track is added to the department of defensive reinforcements. The central sector, already reinforced by the arrival of Facundo Medina, could still evolve. But unlike the names usually associated with OM, this new file intrigues as much as it surprises by its origin.
The player in question is called Joël Ordóñez, a 21 -year -old Ecuadorian defender who is currently playing at Club Bruges. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Marseille closely follows this profile considered promising by many European scouts. Righting of 1m88, it can evolve both on the left and right in the axis. Under contract until 2028, he left a full season in Belgium and already attracts the attention of clubs like Chelsea or Arsenal.
OM: a new defensive target from Belgium
OM's interest in Ordóñez owes nothing to chance. The player totals more than 50 professional games with Bruges, shone in Conference League, and won with the Ecuadorian selection U21. Its ability to anticipate, its solidity in duels and its tactical versatility make it a credible candidate to expand the workforce of Roberto de Zerbi, in particular in anticipation of Europe.
The competition will be tough, but the Marseille project and the promise of a substantial playing time could tip the scale. In a context of mastered but ambitious transfer window, Pablo Longoria sees in him a potential capital of sport and financial value.
An offensive strategy … in defense
At the same time, OM continues to work on other profiles, including that of the young Ukrainian Taras Mykhavko. The will is clear: anticipate flaws, create competition and bet on high -performance nuggets. Once again, OM tries a blow. And he could hit the bull's eye.
