Olympique de Marseille will record the signing of Ivan Ilic (Hellas Vrone), a midfielder recruited under the nose and beard of Torino. The Italian club thought to complete the transfer of the Serb this week.
Ilic will sign OM but will stay at Hellas on loan
The formalization has not yet been completed, but the signing of Ivan Ilic from Olympique de Marseille is expected soon. As revealed on Sunday by journalist Fabrizio Romano, OM have completed the transfer of midfielder from Hellas Vrone. And it was less than one for the Marseille club.
OM overtook Torino
This Monday, the Italian daily La Repubblica tells us that Marseille was not the best placed club in this case in recent days. Indeed, the Serbian international was very close to joining Torino, current 8th in Serie A. The Piedmontese club was about to complete his arrival for 14 million euros and his medical examination was even scheduled for Wednesday. All lights were green for the Toro.
But it’s no longer a secret to anyone: a surprise is always possible as long as the documents have not yet been signed. And Torino has experienced this, since OM arrived at the last moment by offering 15 million euros, plus 2 to 3 million additional bonuses, a slightly higher offer. But above all, Hellas was definitely convinced by the possibility of keeping the player until the end of the season on loan.
Ilic will end the season in Italy
As a reminder, Ilic will not immediately play for Olympians. He will first end the season in Italy before joining the team of Igor Tudor, a coach with whom the Serb achieved the best exercise of his young career in 2021-2022. At OM, the left-hander could compensate for a start in the middle of Pape Gueye, who failed to impose himself in Marseille, and enter the rotation with Valentin Rongier, Jordan Veratout and Matto Guendouzi.
What do you think of this recruit for OM? Do not hesitate to react and discuss in the area add a comment …
