The Olympique de Marseille had shown a strong interest in Kiliann Sildillia, the young French defender who played at FC Metz and then at Fribourg in the Bundesliga, in order to strengthen his right corridor during the summer mercato 2024. The 23-year-old finally opted for a contract extension with the Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a five-season period. This decision, confirmed by L’Équipe, represents a hard blow for Marseille’s plans, which have been closely following Sildillia’s profile for several weeks. The operation is expected to amount to approximately €6 million.

The young French international hope is about to join the PSV Eindhoven, where he will work under the direction of Peter Bosz, former coach of Olympique Lyonnais. He will have the opportunity to discover a new championship and take part in the Champions League, where he should compete with Sergiño Dest for the right side post. The OM recruitment unit had been attentive to the Sildillia profile, but the interest of the Phocéan club had never materialized in concrete offer.

The contract is expected to be signed on Tuesday 15 July in the Netherlands, following his medical examination. This news highlights the difficulty for the Olympique de Marseille to offer itself to quality players, faced with competition from other European clubs. The interest in Sildillia underlines the club’s willingness to strengthen its workforce in the corridors, but this opportunity has finally materialised for another competitor. Marseille fans, to stay informed about the club’s news, can subscribe to the Football Club de Marseille website.