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Marseille implements restructuring after quiet transfer窓

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Marseille ~~faces transfer hurdles amid financial austerity~~ implements restructuring after quiet transfer窓

Olympique de Marseille’s austerity drive has intensified as the club navigates strict salary caps and DNCG supervision. While owner Frank McCourt’s €120 million injection and sporting director Grégory Lorenzi’s €81 million in sales and salary reductions aim to stabilize the balance sheet, the club remains under pressure to sell players before making new signings. Financial complications ~~have~~ previously deepened following Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s refusal to join Newcastle ~~United, a move that would have yielded approximately €15 million. Efforts to reduce the wage bill have met significant~~ United and resistance regarding midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. His monthly salary of approximately €450,000, totaling roughly €5.5 million per season, has become a major obstacle to his departure, especially as recurring injuries diminish interest from suitors. This creates a difficult environment for head coach Bruno Genesio, who must manage squad uncertainty amidst these constraints. Transfer activity remains Kondogbia’s high salary. However, following a ~~focal point as~~ summer transfer window in which the club ~~seeks to generate funds. Midfielder Quinten Timber, valued at €22 million,~~ made no new signings, President Stéphane Richard announced significant financial restructuring. The club has ~~drawn interest from FC Porto~~ successfully reduced its wage bill by 30% to 35% through the departures of key players, including Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and ~~Premier League clubs,~~ Leonardo Balerdi. To further stabilize finances ahead of meetings with ~~reports suggesting he is nearing a transfer~~ the DNCG, Richard revealed that three to ~~Crystal Palace. Additionally, Sunderland has made multiple offers for Brazilian winger Igor Paixão, including a recent bid valued at €30 million.~~ four high-earning players have agreed to contract extensions involving salary reductions. While ~~Marseille has rejected these proposals thus far~~ specific names were not officially confirmed, reports suggest Amine Harit, Geoffrey Kondogbia, and ~~Genesio has expressed a desire~~ Pierre-Emile Højbjerg may be involved. Regarding ownership, Richard clarified that while McCourt is open to ~~retain the winger, the club’s economic reality complicates these decisions. To secure future talent,~~ welcoming new capital partners, the club is ~~progressing with 19-year-old striker Ugo Lamare El Kadmiri, who is~~ not for sale. On the pitch, Richard has set ~~to sign his first professional contract through 2029.~~ objectives for manager Bruno Genesio, emphasizing competition in the Europa League and securing European qualification for the following season, rather than a specific league ranking.

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