Arthur Vermeeren, OM’s most recent arrival for this summer season, was warmly welcomed to Marseille on Saturday 30 August. The young Belgian midfielder was received at Marignane airport under the enthusiastic eyes of the fans, who are looking forward to seeing him perform at the Vélodrome stadium. This arrival confirms the ambitious mercato of the Olympians, demonstrating their willingness to strengthen their workforce for the coming season.

The case concerning Adrien Rabiot at the Olympique de Marseille continues to generate lively debate. Following rumours of an altercation in the locker room, attention is now focused on the role of Roberto De Zerbi in this incident. According to Libération journalist Grégory Schnneider, the Marseille coach is at the heart of the conflict. According to the journalist, the incident started with an altercation between Gerónimo Rulli and Rowe, before Rabiot intervened and the situation degenerated into a fight. Schnneider describes a scene of unprecedented magnitude in the locker room, where De Zerbi tried to restore order by asking his players to sit down, but Rabiot refused.

This situation marked a breaking point, with De Zerbi announcing to Benatia and Longoria that he no longer worked with Rabiot. Despite an initial management attempt to defuse the situation, the Italian coach maintained his firm position, stating that the case was a “casus belli” issue: either Rabiot or him. The management, supporting De Zerbi, refused to let him down. This position placed De Zerbi at the centre of the case and further weakened Rabiot’s future at OM, paving the way for a possible transfer to AC Milan.