Agreement between OM and Rennes for the transfer of Quentin Merlin and Valentin Rongier

The news dropped this Sunday morning after long night discussions: Quentin Merlin and Valentin Rongier are leaving our OM to join Rennes. The transfer amount? Less than 20 million euros for both players, both former Nantes players. So, are we selling cheap or is it a good move for the club? Let's analyze this together.

The reasons behind these departures

For Merlin, 23, we knew the club wasn't against the idea of letting him go if the offer was interesting. As for Rongier, 30, it has been a bit tense since he refused to extend in February. So, should we really keep two players whose hearts weren't fully in it anymore? Or could we have managed the situation differently? Give us your opinion!

The price: too low or just right?

Less than 20 million euros for two starters, raises eyebrows, doesn't it? Especially considering the market prices... But given Rongier's desire to move on and Merlin's yet-unproven potential, it might be a reasonable sum. Still, let's be careful not to undervalue our squad. And if Rennes is getting the deal of the century, we might regret it... What do you think, did we sell them cheap or not?

Sporting consequences for OM

On the field, things are going to change, that's for sure. Merlin brought freshness on the left, and even if he wasn't always consistent, he had potential. As for Rongier, he was the captain, the key man in midfield. We'll miss his grit, but let's be honest, he was coming back from injury and was no longer indisputable. The real question: who will replace them? We're waiting for your recruitment ideas in the comments!

And financially, then?

This transfer will ease the club's finances a bit. With less than 20 million euros in one go and two big salaries gone, Longoria will be able to reinvest, particularly given that the upcoming transfer window looks challenging for us. But we'll need to be smart in finding players to avoid a difficult season. We're all asking the same question: is it enough to rebuild an ambitious squad, or do we need to sell more?

Let's talk about it together!

So, supporters, are you happy or worried to see Merlin and Rongier go to Rennes? Who would you have kept? Who do you see succeeding them? We want to read your analyses and rants in the comments. Allez l’OM, let's stay united, and let's not give up!