Mathieu Dossevi welcome Igor Paixao, OM's star recruit

If you followed L'Équipe du Soir, you may have heard Mathieu Dossevi getting excited about Paixão. A former winger himself, Dossevi couldn't stop praising him: explosiveness, speed, provocation, ability to play between the lines... We're clearly talking about a player capable of shaking up a defense, somewhat like Malcom at Bordeaux for those who get the reference. But in addition, the guy knows how to score, not just dribble past and cross blindly. That's what makes all the difference, right?

We can already imagine the Paixão–Greenwood duo: it's tantalizing, don't you think? Complementary on paper, they might finally give us an attack worthy of the name at the Vélodrome. But let's remain cautious, as this type of profile, even promising, takes time to acclimatize. What are you expecting from him?

The question of adaptation: a key issue

But here we are, guys, for now, Paixão hasn't yet set foot on the pitch in our colors, and that's the whole problem. His muscular injury keeps him out until after the first international break. So far, we've had zero minutes, nada! Naturally, this raises the pressure and expectations. We all know Marseille is not Rotterdam: the atmosphere, the intensity, the popular pressure... He will have to be strong in both mind and body.

We've seen too many talented players struggle here because of adaptation. So, should we worry or remain patient? It's up to you to tell us!

An investment that can change everything… or complicate everything

35 million is huge for OM, especially since we don't have the resources of a PSG or an English club. A single flop, and the entire sports project could falter. But if Paixão delivers, it's a jackpot: we could not only regain a sharp attack but also hope for a nice profit on resale.

This transfer is a real gamble: the risk is there, but so is the ambition. And you, friends, are you confident, or would you have spent the money elsewhere? We await your opinions in the comments because this debate is for all of us!