Gaël Lafont, a young talent from the training centre of the Olympique de Marseille, formalized his transfer to the Genoa, an Italian club operating in Serie A. This news, announced on Monday by OM, ends a promising period for the 19-year-old midfielder, born in Aix-en-Provence. Lafont, key figure of the OM’s victory in the Gambardella Cup in 2024, is committed to a new adventure in Italy, hoping to develop into a championship renowned for its tactical rigor. The transaction resulted in a free transfer, including a share on resale for OM, reflecting the confidence that the Marseille club had in its potential.

Despite a remarkable course in OM youth teams, Lafont had few opportunities with the professional team. His playing time was limited to an appearance on the bench in Ligue 1 against Brest and a few minutes in the Europa League against Benfica, before disappearing from the plans of coach Roberto De Zerbi. This departure is therefore an important step in the young player’s career, which aspires to recover and reach a higher level in a demanding championship.

For Olympique de Marseille, this departure marks the end of a story that began in its training centre. The club always hopes to see one day a product of its formation flourish at the highest European level. Although Lafont’s loss may be felt, it also reflects OM’s young talent development policy, which aims to train quality players who can contribute to the success of the first team.