The Olympique de Marseille is approaching the acquisition of Willian Pacho Ordóñez, a central defender considered a priority to strengthen its workforce. Negotiations with the club Bruges, the original club of the player, are advanced, in particular regarding the amount of the transfer fixed at 32 million euros, on which the two parties already seem to agree. However, according to reports by Ecuadorian journalist Johanna Calderon, two technical aspects persist and delay the finalization of the agreement. These are the terms of payment and the percentage of resale that Bruges wishes to keep on a future sale of the player.

The main blocking point lies in Bruges’ request for a 25% stake in the resale of Ordóñez, a clause that Pablo Longoria’s team seeks to negotiate downwards. This clause represents a major strategic issue for OM, which relies on the player’s future progress to justify the initial investment. In a market context where every contractual detail is crucial, Marseille management is advancing cautiously, while maintaining optimistic confidence in the conclusion of the transaction.

Ordóñez, 21 years old, is perceived as a quality reinforcement for the collective led by Roberto De Zerbi. Its development potential, athletic profile and European experience perfectly correspond to the sport project of Olympique de Marseille. If a final agreement is reached in the coming days, Ordóñez may well become the summer’s flagship recruit for OM, and a strong signal of the club’s ambitions for the coming season. This acquisition would be a clear indicator of OM’s willingness to strengthen and compete with the best teams.