Olympique de Marseille continues its ambitious recruitment policy, illustrated by the upcoming arrival of Igor Paixão from Feyenoord for 35 million euros. This transfer, one of the most expensive in the history of Ligue 1 outside Paris Saint-Germain, places OM in fourth place in the ranking of the most expensive transfers, a list dominated by the acquisitions of AS Monaco. This strategy, which also includes the arrivals of Vitinha and Dimitri Payet, testifies to the club’s ambitions and risks that it is prepared to take, despite past experience. OM stands out as the most represented club in this top 10, tied to Monaco, highlighting its desire to position itself as a major player on the European stage.

A tactical debate began on the use of Adrien Rabiot, especially in the match against Seville. Walid Acherchour, editorialist, expressed his reservations about Rabiot’s position in support of Aubameyang, considering that he is not comfortable in this role. According to him, this position creates a disconnect with the rest of the team, although it salutes the fluidity of the other offensive elements. Acherchour suggests a lower repositioning for Rabiot, in order to better exploit its creative qualities behind the attacker. This tactical disagreement could be a concern for Roberto De Zerbi in the coming weeks, with a view to the resumption of the competition against Rennes.

The arrival of Peaceão, the most expensive player in OM’s history, is an important bet for the future of the club. After mixed experiences for Vitinha, the coach will have to ensure that the Brazilian meets the pressure and expectations placed in him. The recruitment of Paixão, combined with other recent acquisitions, confirms OM’s commitment to strengthen itself and compete with the best European clubs. Adrien Rabiot’s tactical positioning management and the successful integration of these new players will be key to the success of Roberto De Zerbi’s project.