OM Transfer: Arthur Vermeeren, the Belgian prodigy arrives in Marseille!

Olympique de Marseille has struck a deal with RB Leipzig: Arthur Vermeeren, one of Belgium’s brightest talents, is heading to the Vélodrome. The formula? A loan with an option to buy, combining financial flexibility with long-term potential. And tonight, at 9pm, Vermeeren will land in Marseille to sign his new adventure in white and blue.

Vermeeren, a talent in search of game time

Standing 1m80, Vermeeren is a defensive midfielder formed at Royal Antwerp, where he quickly made a name for himself. He attracted European giants before moving to Atlético Madrid, then to RB Leipzig in a €20m transfer. Despite flashes of talent in the Bundesliga, he struggled to secure consistent game time in Germany.

Now capped six times with Belgium, Vermeeren is seen as a future pillar of the national team. Known for his composure, vision, and ball distribution, he’s also tireless in his pressing and transitions. At only 20, he comes to Marseille seeking stability and minutes, determined to relaunch his career.

The profile De Zerbi demanded

For Roberto De Zerbi, this is a golden fit. The Italian manager insisted on a midfielder capable of shielding the defense, dictating tempo, and building from deep. With Vermeeren, he gets exactly that: a modern midfielder with maturity beyond his years.

“Arthur is an intelligent player, he reads the game like few at his age,” commented a Belgian analyst recently. With him, OM secures not only a reinforcement for today but also a bet on the future.

A timely reinforcement in midfield

After losing Rongier, Bennacer, and Rabiot, and missing out on Ceballos, OM desperately needed to strengthen midfield. Angel Gomes brought creativity but lacked physical cover. Vermeeren arrives to restore balance, freshness, and ambition at the heart of the project. Alongside Kondogbia and Gomes, he can quickly become a cornerstone of De Zerbi’s system.

Vélodrome awaits

Picture this: Vermeeren orchestrating OM’s midfield against the likes of Real Madrid or Liverpool in the Champions League. The Vélodrome is already buzzing with anticipation. After Zirkzee, Douglas Luiz, Traoré, and Zhegrova, this is yet another bold move from Longoria and Benatia.

👉 So, OM fans, do you see Vermeeren as the new boss of our midfield? Could he be the missing link to take us to the next level? The debate is yours!