OM: Arthur Vermeeren, the promise of a future leader in midfield

A strong message for the fans

Upon his arrival, Vermeeren made a point of addressing OM fans on Instagram:

« Proud to join Olympique de Marseille. Ready to give everything for this club and the fans. I can’t wait to see you at the Stade Vélodrome! »

A direct, enthusiastic tone that immediately won over the Marseille faithful.

A profile tailor-made for De Zerbi

Developed at Antwerp, with a spell at Leipzig, Vermeeren has already shown he can establish himself at the highest level. A defensive midfielder by trade but capable of playing as a box-to-box midfielder, he fits perfectly with Roberto De Zerbi’s demanding style of play. His reading of the game, positional sense, and ability to resist the press make him a valuable player to balance Marseille’s midfield.

With a packed schedule and nearly 50 matches to play this season, his versatility should quickly see him find a place in the rotation.

An ambitious youngster

Hailing from Lier and already a Belgian youth international (5 U21 caps), Vermeeren arrives with a reputation as a precocious, disciplined talent. In Marseille, he takes another step, into a league more demanding than the Bundesliga, but one where he will have the chance to make his mark.

His age (20) represents both a long-term investment and an immediate solution: OM is counting on his energy and freshness to energize the midfield.

OM is betting on the long term

With this signing, Pablo Longoria and Mehdi Benatia confirm a clear strategy: build a competitive squad while also preparing for the future. Vermeeren fits into this approach of young players already accustomed to the highest level.

Fans are now waiting to see whether his promise turns into reality in an OM shirt, perhaps as soon as his first minutes at the Vélodrome.