Igor Paixão very close to joining OM: A historic gamble at 35 million!

Things are moving fast on the Canebière, and there's no question of falling asleep this summer! We know the management didn't waste time activating the transfer market: Angel Gomes, CJ Egan-Riley then Facundo Medina, the first reinforcements are already here. But our OM's ambition doesn't stop there, especially with the Champions League coming up quickly. The priority for the Benatia-Longoria duo? Pulling out all the stops up front, and we're not going to complain about that.

Igor Paixão, the winger who could break all the club's records

So, let's talk about this hot topic: Igor Paixão. You've been following, right? The Brazilian winger from Feyenoord, whom Roberto De Zerbi has been closely monitoring for weeks. We had already heard about an agreement with the player, but it was still necessary to convince the Dutch – and they're never easy to deal with. Last we heard, we're almost there: an agreement is almost tied up between OM and Feyenoord for a transfer of 35 million euros, bonuses included. Just that! He would simply become the most expensive player in the club's history, ahead of Vitinha. Do you believe it?

Paixão is pure talent, one of the best in the Eredivisie, and it's clear why De Zerbi has made him his priority. A winger capable of tearing apart a defense, scoring, making others shine... But is he really worth the 35 million we're about to put on the table? Let us know what you think, because here, we're hitting the heavyweight category.

Risks, hopes, and impatience: a recruitment up to the task?

Let's not kid ourselves, investing so much is satisfying because you feel the ambition, but it also adds a bit of pressure. Let's remember some big transfers in the past that didn't always work out as planned... Paixão is potential, but he also arrives injured and won't be available right away. Are we taking a real risk? Or is it the price to pay to attract real stars to Marseille? We want your opinions, friends!

Financially, it's clear that it's an all-in, and results will need to follow. But we're not going to sulk: seeing OM able to compete with European clubs for profiles like Paixão changes the game. Imagine the attack with Aubameyang (who's coming back, we'll talk about that very soon) and Paixão... It's a dream, isn't it?

And now? Your turn to play!

There are still a few details to work out, but everyone is optimistic that it will happen next week. Paixão would sign until 2030, to ensure long-term involvement. We'll have to wait a little longer to see him step onto the Vélodrome pitch, to give him time to recover from his injury. So, is it the deal of the century or a risky bet for OM? We're waiting for your reactions in the comments: do you approve of this strategy, or should we have aimed for something else? To your keyboards, Olympian family!