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After the Brazilian Gerson, Olympique de Marseille is holding its second recruit in the summer transfer window! According to the German newspaper Kicker, OM managed to negotiate down the option to buy Leonardo Balerdi, going from 14 million to 11 million euros plus any bonuses. On loan this season from Borussia Dortmund, the 22-year-old defender has played 21 games for 2 goals in Ligue 1, and seemed at ease under the orders of his Argentinian compatriot, Jorge Sampaoli. The next challenge for Pablo Longoria will now be to negotiate the option to buy Pol Lirola with a Fiorentina.
OM and Lille on Cragno
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Alessio CragnoCredit Photo – Icon Sport
Another file for the president of OM, recruiting a goalkeeper to compete with Steve Mandanda. According to New Sardinia, the Phocian club but also Lille are interested in Alessio Cragno, the goalkeeper of Calgiari. Not retained to play in the Euro with Italy, the 26-year-old has been actively involved in keeping the Sardinian club in Serie A. However, the 25 million euros claimed by Cagliari’s leaders are currently considered too high. Case to follow.
OM lifts Balerdi’s call option and heads for Cragno
OM therefore lifted the option to buy Leonardo Balerdi for 11 million euros. The Marseille club also wants to recruit Alessio Cragno, the goalkeeper of Cagliari.
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