Olympique de Marseille considers moving Kondogbia to central defense

Olympique de Marseille is considering repositioning midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia as a central defender to address his recurring injury issues and limited playing time. The Central African player, who joined the club in 2023, earns an annual salary of approximately 5 million euros, a figure that poses a significant financial burden on the club's current budget.

While the club has sought to facilitate his departure, finding suitable suitors has proven difficult, with only limited interest from clubs such as Sunderland. Because Kondogbia is under contract until 2027 and the club is prioritizing the departures of other players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Nayef Aguerd, he may remain at the club for another season. Manager Bruno Genesio's proposal to move him to defense serves as a potential tactical solution to maximize his physical profile and availability.