Marseille Sporting Director Grégory Lorenzi emphasized that the club might not make any signings during the summer transfer window, which is closing soon. Financial constraints have compelled Olympique de Marseille to place their most marketable players on the transfer list, affecting all players under Bruno Genesio’s management. Brazilian winger Igor Paixão is reportedly attracting interest from Sunderland AFC. Meanwhile, Argentina international center-back Leonardo Balerdi is anticipated to join AS Roma on loan with the possibility of a permanent transfer.
In a conversation with L’Equipe following the UEFA Europa League draw at Monaco, Lorenzi stated that Marseille could struggle to finalize any signings, even with player sales. “In practical terms, we would need several departures before we can make one signing. I don’t know if people understand the situation.” Time is of the essence as the summer transfer window is set to close on Tuesday, and Marseille has yet to secure any new signings.
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Lorenzi also pointed out that it would be challenging to let Paixão go, as Marseille would not be able to find a replacement. The club urgently needs to generate around €150 million in player sales and wage reductions by June 2027 due to serious financial issues resulting from years of mismanagement. “We need to be clear with everyone. The situation isn’t easy, but we’re going to fight.“
Marseille Sporting Director Grégory Lorenzi is adamant that OM could go an entire summer transfer window without making a single signing. The financially-stricken OM have transfer-listed their most marketable assets, if not all players at Bruno Genesio’s disposal. Brazilian winger Igor Paixão is a target for Sunderland AFC. Argentina international centre-back Leonardo Balerdi is expected to join AS Roma on loan with an option to buy.
Speaking to L’Equipe in the aftermath of today’s UEFA Europa League draw at Monaco, Lorenzi said that OM may not be able to register a signing, even if they sell another player. “In practical terms, we would need several departures before we can make one signing. I don’t know if people understand the situation.” Marseille are yet to make a signing with time running out and the summer transfer window set to close on Tuesday.
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Lorenzi added that it would be difficult to exfiltrate Paixão, in the sense that Marseille would not be able to replace him. However, OM need to free up close to €150m worth of funds in player sales and wages before June 2027. Such is the dire situation of Marseille’s finances after years of mismanagement. “We need to be clear with everyone. The situation isn’t easy, but we’re going to fight.”
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