Olympique de Marseille’s Transfer Strategy: Pursuing Algerian International Youcef Atal

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Transfer Market: OM has its plan for the transfer of an Algerian international

Published on July 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

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Eager to strengthen itself in all positions during a transfer window that was once again very lively, Olympique de Marseille notably checked the name of Youcef Atal for the right wing of the defense, while Jonathan Clauss could at the same time pack his bags. If the interest seems mutual, the file would not, yet, be a priority in the eyes of the Marseille decision-makers.

The supporters are now used to it, the summer transfer window rhymes with a reorganization of the squad on the side of theABOUTespecially after such a sluggish season. Change is expected at all positions, and Pablo Longoria has already got his hands on two new players with Ismael Konearrived from Watford for 12M€ and Lilian Brassierloaned by Brest with a mandatory purchase option set at the same price. With limited resources, theABOUT prioritizes good deals to continue its transfer window and bring the best reinforcements to Roberto DeZerbijustifying the interest in Youcef Atal.

Despite the recent affair, OM is eyeing Youcef Atal

This Thursday, RMC confirmed the previous revelations of the Algerian media DZFoot concerning the interest of Marseille in the former right-back of theOGC Nicewho left in January after being suspended for sharing a video on Instagram of a preacher calling for “a black day for the Jews” in response to Israel’s war in Gaza. Youcef Atal was then sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended, and a €45,000 fine for incitement to hatred on the grounds of religion and is now free of any contract after the end of his time at theAdana Demirspor in Türkiye.

Other priorities for the moment

In its columns today, L’Équipe confirms the plans of theABOUT with the 28-year-old player, the two parties having opened dialogue with a view to a potential arrival on Canebière. But we will have to wait before considering a positive conclusion to this matter. If the president Pablo Longoria and his advisor Medhi Benatia appreciate Youcef Atalresponsive to the interest of theABOUTthe priority is currently on reducing the workforce and recruiting for other positions. Pau Lopez, Jonathan Clauss, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jordan Veretout or Ismaila Sarr are particularly invited to find a new club.

2024-07-05 07:00:00
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