OM Mercato: Olympique de Marseille has formalized the signing of a new striker. Another offensive element is on the way.
OM Mercato: Luis Suarez arrives, Luis Henrique takes the door
The transfer window of Olympique de Marseille has experienced a boost in recent hours. OM formalized three new recruits. The coveted Jonathan Clauss joined Marseille from RC Lens for 8 million euros, excluding bonuses. Reuben White will ensure the succession of Steve Mandanda at least this season. The Spanish goalkeeper is on loan with a one-year purchase option from Celta Vigo. The Marseille club also announced the signing of Luis Suarez. The Colombian center-forward has signed up for five seasons, until 2027. The amount of his transfer is estimated at 10 million euros. In its press release, the Provençal club indicates that its new striker will wear the number 11, so far the property of Luis Henrique. The Brazilian winger should try to revive at home.
OM Mercato: Imminent formalization for Luis Henrique?
The awarding of bib number 11 to Luis Suarez confirms that Luis Henrique’s departure from Olympique de Marseille is imminent. The 20-year-old striker is expected to return to Botafogo, his training club. The Brazilian training should recruit him as part of a loan with an option to buy. An option that would become mandatory if the Auriverde winger plays a certain number of matches with the Serie A team. No figures have leaked as to this number of matches, let alone the amount representing the transfer fee. . The Marseille flop would have already returned to the country with a view to this deal. The formalization of his return to Botafogo is still awaited.
Luis Henrique comes out of two complicated seasons at OM. Recruited against 8 million euros in 2020, the Brazilian did not meet the expectations placed on him. He has scored just one goal and provided six assists since signing. The Brazilian is still under contract with Marseille until 2025.
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