The Igor Paixao case at OM: Are we moving forward or stagnating?

For two weeks, we've all been impatient to see Igor Paixao arrive at OM. But as I speak to you, there's no photo on the Canebière nor any presentation in the white jersey. And now the Brazilian is teasing us with a little Instagram story featuring Feyenoord fans asking him... to stay in Rotterdam. Did you see it? Some are already seeing it as a turncoat move. But should we really be worried? Let's assess the situation together.

Feyenoord is playing for time and driving up the price

On the agreement side, everything is set between Paixao and our OM: he wants to come, the project attracts him, and Longoria has made him his top offensive priority. But Feyenoord, on their part, is not budging. More than 30 million euros excluding bonuses, and there's no question of lowering the bar, even after several rounds of discussions. Honestly, do you think that's reasonable? Especially with the English like Leeds showing interest in the matter... So yes, it cools down the atmosphere a bit and complicates matters.

The Insta story: Real message or simple PR stunt?

Shall we talk about that famous story? Paixao posts a video where a fan begs him to stay, with emojis all smiles... Some media are getting all worked up, but between us, it's classic during the transfer window. Players like to maintain a bit of suspense, so as not to upset anyone and, subtly, to put pressure on their current club. What do you think, is it calculated or just to please his fans? Let us know in the comments, because it's a hot topic!

Longoria stays calm, but for how long?

On the management side, frustration is beginning to be felt. Longoria wants to close the deal, but he won't wait forever for Paixao. This week's start is really decisive: either Feyenoord becomes reasonable again, or OM will look elsewhere. It's worth saying that the transfer window is still long, and opportunities often come out of the blue. Our club won't let itself be strung along, right?

Should we get excited or remain patient?

In the end, Igor Paixao's story is neither a farewell to OM nor a true declaration of love to Feyenoord. It's just an artistic blur, as we see every summer. The most important thing is the Dutch's attitude in the coming days. Do you think we should keep the faith or move on? The transfer window often holds surprises, and sometimes everything unlocks in 24 hours. We'll talk about it soon, friends: debate in the comments, we want your opinions!