The Olympique de Marseille is said to have shown an interest in the young Belgian winger of Olympique Lyonnais, Daniëlle van de Donk, according to information from Foot Mercato. This approach comes as the Marseille club encounters difficulties in concluding the acquisition of Igor Paixão, a Feyenoord player, whose price is set at 40 million euros despite a prior agreement with OM. The interest in van de Donk is seen more as an attempt to pressure Lyon leaders than as a serious offensive on the part of Marseilles. No concrete offer would have been made, and the player remains committed to her Lyon project, being courted by several English clubs. OL does not seem to be particularly concerned about this rumour, which could serve Marseille to save time in the negotiation for Peaceão, while reassuring its supporters in the face of a delicate economic situation. Nevertheless, Marseille has potential assets, such as flexible payroll and participation in the next Champions League, which could influence van de Donk’s long-term decision.

Daniëlle van de Donk scored a notable score with women’s OL, competing in 109 games and scoring 21 goals during his period at the club, from 2021 to 2024. Although she did not receive a contract extension proposal, she signed with the London City Lionesses, where she will be working alongside her former teammate, Ellie Carpenter. This new London adventure takes place as van de Donk prepares to find his former teammates from Lyon during the qualifying for the Euro 2025 quarter finals against France. The Dutch player expresses her enthusiasm for playing against France and finding her former partners, while stressing the mutual respect between the two teams.

The qualifying match for the Euro 2025 quarter finals between France and the Netherlands will be a special event for van de Donk, who is excited to find his former teammates. She recognizes the quality of French players, but is also aware of the potential of her team. This match will not be a matter of friends, and both teams will play with determination the qualification. The challenge is important for the Netherlands, which needs a point to qualify, and the meeting against France is a crucial opportunity to achieve this objective.