OM Transfer Market: A Smart Deal for Hamed Junior Traoré?

After days of negotiations, OM have reached a verbal agreement with Bournemouth for Hamed Junior Traoré. The fee? Just €7 million (excluding bonuses), with a long-term contract until 2030. The only catch: Bournemouth keep a hefty 50% sell-on clause. But honestly—at this price, isn’t this a masterstroke by Longoria and Benatia?

A profile built for Ligue 1

We all saw it last season at Auxerre: 10 goals and 2 assists in 26 Ligue 1 games. Direct, technical, creative—Traoré is exactly the kind of player who can break open defenses and reignite an attack. And let’s not forget: he already knows Roberto De Zerbi from their days together at Sassuolo. That means his integration could be lightning fast!

A clever financial move

Sure, leaving 50% of his resale value with Bournemouth raises eyebrows. But remember, they spent over €25M to sign him from Sassuolo just two years ago. Securing him for €7M is a massive win for OM, especially given our limited financial margin this summer. And with a deal locked in until 2030, his future is secured in Marseille colors.

De Zerbi already convinced

In De Zerbi’s demanding system, he wants versatile players who can link play and inject energy between the lines. Traoré fits that perfectly. He can play as a box-to-box midfielder, on the left wing, or even higher up the pitch. Imagine him lining up alongside Højbjerg, Gomes, and (maybe) Ceballos… sounds mouthwatering, right?

Over to the fans!

So, OM family—do you approve of this deal? Is €7M for Traoré the steal of the summer, or does Bournemouth’s 50% clause make it more complicated? Can he become an undisputed starter, or will he be a luxury rotation behind Gomes and Ceballos? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you!