Olympique de Marseille and Lyon engage in major transfer and sponsorship moves

Olympique de Marseille is actively managing its summer transfer window under financial constraints. The club has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is currently with West Ham. However, finalizing the deal requires reaching a financial agreement with the English club.

In the goalkeeper position, Marseille's attempt to sign Lucas Perri has faced setbacks as Torino has taken the lead in negotiations for a loan with an €11 million purchase option. Meanwhile, the club is monitoring the situation of winger Igor Paixão, who is attracting interest from several European clubs, including Galatasaray, which could provide necessary funds despite his importance to coach Bruno Genesio.

Separately, Olympique Lyonnais has announced a major three-season partnership with Winamax. Starting with the 2026-2027 season, the betting operator's logo will appear on the back of the club's jerseys. The partnership includes various fan engagement activities at Groupama Stadium. Additionally, the women's team, OL Lyonnais, has introduced a 'Flex' subscription model to increase supporter loyalty for the upcoming season.