A former OM striker turned his back on the Phocaeans by criticizing the atmosphere of the supporters. For him, the greatest fervor is not to be found in Marseille.

Marseille supporters will not appreciate. Renowned for their fervor, they did not have the favor of an OM legend still active. It is Bafetimbi Gomiswho scored 21 goals in his final season in the Marseille jersey in 2017. The one who now plays on the side of Galatasaray has therefore defined the wrath by criticizing the atmosphere at the Vélodrome. At least he did it in spite of himself.

It was by comparing the Saudi fervor and the Olympian fervor that Gomis surprised. In an interview with L’Equipe on Saturday, the 37-year-old striker said that the passion for football was much stronger in the Middle Eastern country: ” I would say that there is even more passion than in Turkey or at OM, because the foot has a more important place. There are fewer musicians, famous people. If you are from Al-Hilal, you cannot walk on the street. I have been cherished with love” he declared, recalling his time at Al Hilal between 2018 and 2022.

Bafétimbi Gomis prefers Saudi Arabia to OM

When arriving in Saudi Arabia, Bafetimbi Gomis was therefore even more won over by the welcome and the atmosphere than in Europe. If the choice may surprise, Bafé nevertheless reassured about the level difference with Ligue 1 while valuing the Saudi players: “The national team is mostly players fromAl Hilal. These guys have won two Asian C1s and are used to high pressure matches, even if the Saudi level is not that of Ligue 1. They have this obligation to win, this permanent pressure..

There is no doubt that the remarks made on the Marseille atmosphere should in any case have made the Marseille supporters react, at a time when Marseille Olympics is trying to prepare for the winter transfer window as well as possible. The Colombian striker Luis Suarez could also leave according to the Spanish dailyEl Desmarque.