Here is a three-paragraph summary of the article on Olympique de Marseille:
Journalist Romain Molina analysed the current situation of OM in a recent interview, stressing the importance of the new sports director, Mehdhi Benatia, and the reasons why Frank McCourt does not want to sell the club despite the persistent rumours. Molina congratulates Benatia on his involvement and professionalism, noting that he embodies a desire to structure after years of instability. It highlights the fact that McCourt overestimates the value of OM, which is a major obstacle to sales negotiations, while the club continues to realize significant financial losses. The future of the club is therefore uncertain, between the internal renewal embodied by Benatia and McCourt’s unrealistic financial ambitions.
Another topic discussed was the possible departure of Valentin Rongier, the oldest player on the roster. OM has set its transfer price at EUR 10 million, but discussions about its contract extension are stalled, mainly due to wage differences between its expectations and what the club is willing to offer. Several clubs, including Sunderland and Como’s Italian club, have inquired about his situation, but no concrete offer has yet been made. Rongier, attached to Marseille, could leave the club this summer, marking the end of a long career in the team.
Finally, the article evokes a possible return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to OM. The club initiated contacts with the player, who should soon become a free agent after his departure from Al-Qadisiyah. Although Aubameyang’s salary requirements represent a financial challenge, OM is interested in its profile and experience, and its coach Roberto De Zerbi has already validated it. The club will have to find a balance between its sporting ambitions and its budgetary constraints to convince Aubameyang to join OM, in a context where other clubs, such as Al-Ettifaq, are also interested in the player.