The Dani Ceballo case looks complex. Initially close to an agreement with the Olympique de Marseille, the midfielder of Real Madrid finally stopped negotiations, preferring to stay in Madrid and fight for a place in the Xabi Alonso team. This decision, though disappointing for OM, is motivated by the player’s desire to progress and hope for a more attractive offer in the future. The Betis Seville, however, remains on the lookout, especially since another priority target, Antony, seems unaffordable financially. Meetings are planned to try to reach an agreement with Ceballo, which could potentially return to the Betis or find the Spanish national team jersey.

At the same time, the OM match against the Paris FC, won 5-2, attracted criticism from observers like Florent Gautreau. While the victory is notable, it does not mask weaknesses in the game proposed by Roberto De Zerbi, including a lack of offensive coherence and a fragile defensive construction. Gautreau points out that the team lacks energy and risk-taking, relying too much on individual exploits rather than a well-oiled collective game. The roles of Aubaméyang and Greenwood, as well as defensive re-launch, are also pointed out as improvement axes.

In conclusion, despite an ambitious summer recruitment and clear offensive potential, OM still has to take a step to compete in Ligue 1 and Champions League. The success against the Paris FC must be interpreted as a warning signal, encouraging the team to improve its offensive animation and defensive strength. The success of the Ceballo case, or the arrival of other offensive reinforcements, could be crucial to achieving these goals.