OM Transfer News: Zhegrova — Marseille stands firm despite Lille’s anger

Zhegrova has chosen OM, Lille are dragging their feet

The Zhegrova saga is heating up! The Kosovar winger has made it clear to his bosses that he wants to join Olympique de Marseille. A contractual agreement has been reached with the player, who dreams of the Vélodrome and the Champions League. Enough to thrill the supporters… except that LOSC, for their part, aren’t giving an inch.

Létang takes a swipe at OM, but Longoria hits back

On the sidelines of the Europa League draw, Olivier Létang was blunt: “It is forbidden to contact a player without informing his club”. A barely veiled swipe at Longoria and De Zerbi, accused of speaking directly to the player. But on the Marseille side, it didn’t go down well. Because yes, as early as the start of August, there were discussions between Létang and Longoria. And above all, Zhegrova did have the green light to leave approved by the board.

Zhegrova, top attacking priority

With one year left on his contract, Zhegrova didn’t want to extend. He informed Lille, he even informed Genesio: his wish was to leave this summer, to bring in a fee for his club and join an ambitious project. And despite interest from Juventus, he never hesitated: it’s OM he wants.

An inevitable tug-of-war

The fact remains that LOSC don’t want to sell their winger on the cheap. Officially, the club will take stock on September 2, but the matter is already red-hot. The player has said yes, Longoria and Benatia are waiting, and De Zerbi is champing at the bit to finally have his touchline game-changer. Between Marseille ambition and Lille resolve, the tug-of-war is only just beginning.

So, Team OM: do you approve of this hard push for Zhegrova? Is he the winger who can blow open defenses in the Champions League? Bring on your hot takes!