Big battle underway for a jewel of Marseille!
Two months from the end of the season, the lines are already moving at OM. The Marseille club should lose one of its coveted nuggets on the transfer market.
OM Mercato: It’s agitated for Boubacar Kamara
At the moment, no one knows where will evaluate Boubacar Kamara next season. The young defensive midfielder is coming to the end of his contract with Olympique de Marseille next June and has not yet made up his mind about his future, even if he seems inclined to change his tune. The management of OM multiplies the extension offers to convince him to stay, without success. Boubacar Kamara still refuses to sign a new contract with his training club. Except for a huge last-minute turnaround, the 22-year-old will be free to sign wherever he wants from July 1.
His contractual situation also attracts the attention of several European leaders. As indicated Mundo Deportivo in his article of the day, Manchester United, West Ham, Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund and Atlético de Madrid are engaged in a fierce battle to snatch the signature of the jewel of OM. However, only one contender holds the rope for Boubacar Kamara, Atlético Madrid.
Atlético Madrid in pole position for Boubacar Kamara
During the last winter transfer window, the Colchoneros called on recruiter Boubacar Kamara, but they came up against OM’s intransigence. This did not however dampen the ardor of Madrid. After a first failed attempt, Atlético Madrid intends to return to the charge for his transfer and seem on track to complete his signing this time.
The Colchoneros have advanced in negotiations in recent weeks. According to The Gazzetta dello SportAtlético Madrid would have offered an annual salary of 4.5 million euros to Boubacar Kamara to complete his signature. This interesting offer should weigh in his final choice. Negotiations are continuing to find an agreement between the two parties. Nevertheless, the other suitors have not yet drawn a line under this file.