The Olympique de Marseille is actively preparing for the new season, with its fourth pre-season match scheduled tonight at 8:45 p.m. against Valencia. Coach Roberto De Zerbi wants to continue the summer preparation of his team in the best of ways before taking over League 1 in just over two weeks. For this game, De Zerbi opted for his usual 11 base, with a notable change: Egan-Riley replaces Ulisses Garcia. The team’s composition includes Balerdi in left central defence, Medina in left latitude, and a midfielder composed of several key players such as Hojbjerg, Rabiot, Greeenwood, Gouiri and Rowe.

At the same time as sports preparation, the future of Dimitri Payet, who has been without a club since his departure from Vasco da Gama, is uncertain. The former French international is facing legal proceedings in Brazil following a complaint filed by a young woman. He is accused of acts and insults, humiliation and physical, moral, psychological and sexual violence. This case, revived by the justice system of Rio de Janeiro, may well mark the end of his football career at the age of 38. Payet, who had left Brazil in late June, will probably have to return to Brazilian territory to answer for these accusations.

Finally, the Olympique de Marseille continues its summer mercato with the upcoming arrival of Paixão and Aubameyang, while the rumor about Neymar is considered unfounded. Other names are mentioned, such as Lirola and Koné potentially in Serie A, and Mumbagna who would have suitors. This information, regularly updated on the site FCMarseiille, traces the movements of the club’s entrances and exits, illustrating the intense activity of the OM mercato.