An attacking midfielder launches a foot appeal to Marseille
Still looking for a new attacking midfielder, the president of OM, Pablo Longoriareceived a foot call from a former club player.
The management of OM wastes no time. Despite the truce linked to the World Cup in Qatar, Marseille leaders are working behind the scenes to bring in new reinforcements during the next winter transfer window. The priority of Olympique de Marseille this winter will undoubtedly be the recruitment of a new attacking midfielder. It must be said that following the serious injury of Amine Harit and the probable departure of Gerson, there is an urgent need to strengthen this sector of play.
It is in this perspective that OM recruiters have activated several tracks everywhere. The names of Ruslan Malinovskyi (Atalanta Bergamo) or Miguel Crespo (Fenerbahçe) have been mentioned in particular in recent weeks in Marseille. But the president Pablo Longoria could also consider a completely unexpected solution. And for good reason, a former OM player would see himself returning to his training club. It is a question of Iliman Ndiaye.
OM Mercato: Iliman Ndiaye dreams of returning to Olympique de Marseille
Freshly eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar with Senegal, beaten (3-0) by England, the Senegalese international is still thinking of Olympique de Marseille. He could thus find his compatriots Bamba Dieng and Pope Gueye within the workforce. Moreover, in comments reported by journalist Guillaume Tarpi, Iliman Ndiaye launched a vibrant appeal with his foot to Pablo Longoria, while only his wish to return to OM sooner or later.
“I am an OM fan. I dream of going back there and exploding, I can’t stop thinking about it. And even if it’s not now, if it’s in several years, I will continue to work., he said. It remains to be seen whether the Marseille leaders will be determined by his profile. Passed by the OM training center, Iliman Ndiaye is currently playing at Sheffield United, where his contract expires in June 2024. His market value is estimated at around 3.5 million euros according to Transfer market.