Cautious market promised to McCourt

Mercato 2024: Caution is Key at OM

Friends, this summer is shaping up to be quite different from the previous ones on the Canebière. This time, it's no longer about bidding wars or splashing out on everything. The OM management, led by Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia, has promised Frank McCourt to tighten the purse strings financially. You've probably read it: after the 2024-2025 season where the club dipped into its wallet, we'll have to make do with less. But is this really bad news for us?

Sales First: Who Will Be Sacrificed?

It's the same tune every summer, but this time it's even truer: we will have to sell before we can buy. Benatia plans to speed up departures to meet commitments made to the American boss. Names are circulating, and they're significant: Amine Harit, Azzedine Ounahi, or even Valentin Rongier. The latter, who refused an extension in February, is clearly in the spotlight for a quick sale. So, who do you see leaving first to help our club financially breathe a little?

A Controlled Mercato: What Risks, What Benefits?

Let's be honest, tightening our belts can also have its advantages. Less extravagance, more intelligence in recruitment, perhaps that's what our OM needed to stabilize. But beware, friends: with this promise of caution, we might miss some great opportunities in the market. And is selling our key players really the solution? We don't want to relive a troublesome season, do we...

De Zerbi's Touch Facing Economic Reality

Let's not forget that Roberto De Zerbi has requirements for building his team. The staff will need to be clever to offer him suitable players without breaking the bank. It's time to see if our recruitment cell is able to sniff out the good deals at a lower cost. A real challenge! In your opinion, who absolutely needs to be kept to meet the coach’s expectations?

Shall We Talk About It?

So, friends, how do you welcome this more measured strategy? Is it a necessary evil or a brake on our ambition? Come discuss in the comments: who absolutely must stay, who can leave without regrets, and especially, what profile should arrive to strengthen OM without blowing up the piggy bank? It's up to you!