# Olympique de Marseille transfer speculation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olympique-de-marseille-transfer-speculation
> Updated: 2026-08-05T03:41:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In mid‑July 2026, Olympique de Marseille confirmed that Argentine centre‑back Leonardo Balerdi, whose contract runs until June 2028, would likely remain with the club for another season after a stalled move to Juventus. Chronic injuries and a missed World Cup had reduced his market value, and Marseille, hoping to shed his wages and make a profit after six years, faced a weaker market.

By early August, speculation continued as Juventus remained interested in Balerdi. The Italian club’s potential acquisition was still conditional on other targets, and no formal offer had materialised. Marseille’s financial flexibility would improve if the transfer proceeded, but the situation remained unresolved, with the player still listed as a target and the transfer in the speculation stage.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Olympique de Marseille players linked to Saudi and Juventus moves

Benjamin Pavard rejects Benfica and Galatasaray, with a Saudi move possible, while Juventus eyes Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi; both clubs await official offers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-de-marseille-players-linked-to-saudi-and-juventus-moves

### 2026-07-14: Olympique de Marseille likely to retain defender Leonardo Balerdi amid stalled transfer

Leonardo Balerdi may stay at Marseille after failed Juventus bid and injury setbacks; Dimitri Payet recalled Marcelo Bielsa’s 2014 veto that saved his Marseille career.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-de-marseille-likely-to-retain-defender-leonardo-balerdi-amid-stalled-transfer

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