Angel Gomes: The missing link between Højbjerg and Rabiot at OM?

Angel Gomes' Arrival: A Sensible Choice for OM?

Friends, you surely felt it like I did: with Angel Gomes, our OM hasn't just taken any midfielder. He's not the kind to run aimlessly or throw in tackles just to please the crowd. No, Gomes embodies football in its purest form: the ball, the game, the creation. And frankly, that's exactly what we've sometimes missed at the Vélodrome, when we were going in circles without ever breaking a line. Do we agree or not? Tell us in the comments!

The Profile We Needed in Midfield

What stands out with Gomes is his ability to play simply while making the game more fluid. No need to overdo it, he executes, combines, finds spaces. Trained at Manchester United but never really launched there, he gained confidence at LOSC under Paulo Fonseca. There, he did everything: relay midfielder, playmaker, even a holding role as needed. Always precise, never excessive.

This is exactly what De Zerbi was looking for with his famous "circuit football," you know, where everything is in motion, and every player needs to understand and feel the game in an instant. Gomes is that mobile piece, capable of sensing the highs and lows, and linking defense and attack. Not bad as a complement to Højbjerg and Rabiot, right?

Midfield Trident: What Risks and Promises?

So friends, we're all imagining this possible Højbjerg-Rabiot-Gomes trio. Three profiles, three stories, but real game intelligence at each position. Gomes is clearly the binder, the guy who can play higher up with Rabiot to link up with our forwards, or drop back to help Højbjerg with the buildup. It smells of versatility, but do you think he will be able to establish himself in this hybrid role? Isn't there a risk he might get lost between two more physical players? It's up for debate!

Financially, it's not the riskiest operation for the club, either. We're talking about a player who was in demand in England but chose our project, De Zerbi's vision, over the comfort of a return home. Even though he hasn't yet exploded internationally, he showed at Lille that he can elevate the level of those around him. But we know, Marseille is unique, the pressure here is different...

A New Tempo for De Zerbi's OM

What excites us the most is the transformational potential Gomes brings to De Zerbi's system. We saw it at Lille: capable of dominating through possession, but also of accelerating the game with a single touch. With Rabiot and Højbjerg freeing up space for him, he could become the metronome we've dreamed of for years. The one who breaks the monotony, sets the rhythm, and turns a simple buildup into a sharp opportunity.

But guys, let's be honest; everything will depend on his integration, his ability to impose himself in the locker room and handle Marseille's pressure. Do you also think he could quickly become a symbol of the "De Zerbi Ball" Vélodrome version? Or do you fear he might take some time to adapt? We're waiting for your opinions, your analyses, your predictions!