Olympique de Marseille trims squad under financial strain, eyes budget‑friendly signings

Olympique de Marseille (OM) is confronting a severe financial deficit, needing to post a €90 million profit before June 2027 to satisfy the DNCG. The club has already sold key attackers Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahçe for around €40 million and Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang to Deportivo La Corogne, while retaining loaned players Timothy Weah and Facundo Medina whose purchase options have been exercised.

Director of football Grégory Lorenzi has outlined a “portrait‑robot” for incoming players: low transfer fees, modest wages, ability to play multiple positions and preferably French‑trained. Targets mentioned include free‑agent right‑back Djibril Sidibé, a potential loan of Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid, and Japanese international Keito Nakamura, whose release clause is valued at about €12 million. A reported €35 million offer for an unnamed player also underscores the club’s cautious but active market approach.

These moves reflect OM’s strategy to rebuild the squad while adhering to strict budget limits, aiming to remain competitive in Ligue 1 despite the financial pressures.