Joël Ordóñez, the new defensive target for OM

The transfer market never ceases to surprise us! After the promising arrival of Igor Paixao, our OM is now seriously considering Joël Ordóñez, a young Ecuadorian defender gaining momentum in Bruges. So, is this just a late July rumor or a truly interesting prospect? Let's break it down together... and you can tell me what you think!

Who really is Joël Ordóñez?

Ordóñez is solid: only 21 years old, 1.88m tall, right-footed but versatile (central left or right, comfortable in the middle), and already over 50 appearances with Club Bruges. On the European stage as in the Belgian championship, he's accumulated minutes and strong performances. And for those who love numbers, his value is climbing to 28 million euros according to the latest estimates. Not cheap, but that's the price for a profile already catching the eye of big English clubs – Chelsea and Arsenal are watching him closely. Does this inspire confidence or make you hesitant?

The Marseille context: real need or luxury?

Let's be honest: OM's defense has found some stability thanks to the contract extensions of Balerdi and Murillo, not to mention the arrival of Facundo Medina, capable of covering both the central and left corridors. Yet, the management doesn't seem satisfied: they want to strengthen the squad, create healthy competition, and especially prepare for all eventualities (injuries, suspensions... we know the tune in Marseille). So, is Ordóñez coming to be a starter or a challenger? And more importantly, is there really space for him?

Analysis: potential, competition, and financial risk

From a sporting perspective, we can only applaud the idea of betting on a young player, already capped with Ecuador (7 to 8 international caps since March 2024, that's no small feat!), and exposed to European battles. But at 28 million euros, some are already raising eyebrows. The risk is blowing a big part of the budget on a player who, despite his experience, has never faced the pressure of the Velodrome or the madness of Ligue 1. And are you ready to take this gamble?

We can also ask: is such an investment reasonable while other areas of the game remain fragile? Would Ordóñez's arrival signal a defense sale, or just a desire to raise the general level?

And you, the supporters, do you agree?

This is the beauty (and madness) of the transfer market: we speculate, we dream, we sometimes fear the worst... But deep down, does this type of recruitment excite you or not? Is Joël Ordóñez the dream profile to solidify our OM, or would you prefer to see the management invest elsewhere? We're waiting for your opinions in the comments, let's debate together like at the stadium counter! Go OM!