The Olympique de Marseille had a week rich in movements and results. One of the most notable news is the departure of Amine Harit to Istanbull Başakşehir, where he makes a loan with option of purchase. This decision, formalized after weeks of uncertainty, is part of a restructuring of the Marseille workforce to reduce payroll and clarify the choices of coach Roberto De Zerbi. The player, who was looking to revive his career after a difficult period in Marseille, left the club after having had little time to play. At the same time, the future of Neal Maupay is uncertain, the attacker being courted by Olympique Lyonnais. An OL offer could push him to leave Marseille earlier than expected, despite an encouraging first part of the season.

On the sporting front, OM showed a good reaction after its championship debut by winning a large 4-0 win over Lorient at the Velodrome. This performance, marked by goals from Pavard, Gomezn and Aguarda, enabled the Marseille collective to regain confidence before a crucial week. The team will have to face Real Madrid in the Champions League and PSG in the championship. OM’s dominance on the ground, with more than 70% ownership and strong defence, is evidence of a significant increase and promising potential for the coming season.

However, this victory is tempered by concerns about the state of health of Amine Gouirien, who suffers from a shoulder injury. His absence for the trip to Madrid would be a hard blow for the team, which relies on his new recruits to face the big European and national clubs. The medical staff is working hard to assess the severity of his injury and determine if he will be available for the game against Real Madrid. The future of OM is therefore exciting, between departures and arrivals, victories and challenges.