Kévin Diaz, a sports columnist, expressed a significant concern about Timothy Weah’s arrival at the Olympique de Marseille. He calls the player “lamebdas” despite his pedigree, highlighting a lack of consistency and sporting certainty. Diaz considers the recruitment of Weah as a risky bet, comparable to that of Igor Paixão, and wonders about the value of 15 million euros invested in this transfer. He sees Weah as a mobile player but without a defined position, whose value rests more on his name than on evidence of regularity, and fears that he will be lost in a system where patience is rare.

At the same time, OM is preparing for a possible departure of Neal Maupay, despite his appreciated status in the locker room and the confidence of coach Roberto De Zerbi. Although the player expressed his desire to stay, the financial constraints associated with his high salary (more than 2 million euros net per year) could make his maintenance difficult. OM will not oppose a sale, in particular to alleviate its payroll, and has received concrete offers from Sassuolo and Trabzonspor. Maupay is currently evaluating the benefits of a new challenge abroad in the face of a potentially reduced playing time in Marseille.

Finally, the transfer of Joel Ordóñez from Club Bruges to OM is currently blocked. The Belgian club refused to give up its young talent, despite an offer deemed to be consistent. Ordóñez, frustrated by this turnaround, wanted to evolve into a more exposed club. Bruges would now demand at least EUR 37.5 million to release it, a sum that cools the suitors, including OM. A new meeting between the player’s representatives and the Belgian club is scheduled this week, but Bruges seems determined not to give up Ordóñez without an exceptional offer.