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Olympique de Marseille grapples with finances in summer transfer market
Olympique de Marseille is forced to sell players to raise tens of millions of euros before it can make new signings, as the club’s wage bill remains under strict DNCG supervision. The €35 million purchase of Brazilian winger Igor Paixão, who is on a contract until 2030 and is one of the highest earners after the exits of Mason Greenwood and Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang, exemplifies the financial pressure.
Leeds United have entered the race for Paixão, valuing him at around €50 million while the English club hopes to negotiate a fee nearer €30‑35 million. The gap underscores Marseille’s limited bargaining power.
In defence, French centre‑back Jean‑Claude Todibo has sign‑posted his desire to join Marseille, but a deal with West Ham hinges on salary‑share arrangements. Napoli’s possible acquisition of Benoît Badiashile from Chelsea could remove a rival for Todibo, potentially easing negotiations for the French club.
A proposed €10 million move for winger Ilan Kebbal from Paris FC has stalled because the price exceeds Marseille’s budget, which now targets free transfers, loans or deals under €5 million. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is expected to depart, with Dutch keeper Jeffrey De Lange positioned as a low‑cost replacement.
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Bruno Genesio · Frank McCourt · Gregory Lorenziet · Igor Paixao · Ilan Kebbal · Jean‑Claude Todibo · Leeds United · Ludovic Blas · Olympique de Marseille
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Leeds United are interested in signing Igor Paixão and value him at €50 million, while hoping to negotiate a €30‑35 million fee. www.leedsallover.com · eplindex.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jean‑Claude Todibo has given his consent to join Olympique de Marseille, pending salary‑share negotiations with West Ham. www.foot-sur7.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marseille paid €35 million for winger Igor Paixão, who is under contract until 2030. www.coeurmarseillais.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Olympique de Marseille must sell players to raise tens of millions of euros before making new signings. www.ommercato.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Napoli’s possible signing of Benoît Badiashile could remove a rival for Todibo in Marseille’s transfer pursuit. www.footballclubdemarseille.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A €10 million transfer fee demanded for Ilan Kebbal exceeds Olympique de Marseille’s budget, blocking the move. footalgerien.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is expected to leave Marseille, with Jeffrey De Lange positioned as a low‑cost replacement. www.butfootballclub.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Igor Paixão is one of Marseille’s higher earners after the departures of Mason Greenwood and Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang. www.leedsallover.com