OM Transfer Window: “Ordóñez goes to war for Marseille!”

Friends, you’ve been following this saga like we have: Joel Ordóñez, the 21-year-old Ecuadorian gem, only wants one thing—join Olympique de Marseille. And yet, here we are, stuck in the mud. Club Brugge has slammed the brakes after initially agreeing to let him go. What looked like a straightforward deal has turned into a standoff. Patience is running thin.

A Promise Made… and Broken

Shocking, isn’t it? Brugge had given Ordóñez their word: if the right opportunity came, they’d let him leave. Well, OM stepped up with a €30M package, bonuses included. Ordóñez made it clear he wouldn’t train under these conditions anymore. And still—Brugge pulled back. His frustration is easy to understand. He’s already turned down English interest because he dreams of Champions League nights at the Vélodrome. He wants to fight for trophies, not survival. But will Brugge try to squeeze more money, especially after cashing in on Jonathan Rowe? Tell us, fans—is this smart business, or pure disrespect toward the player?

A Blow to Marseille’s Defensive Plans

For OM, the timing couldn’t be worse. With Medina sidelined, we need reinforcements at the back. Ordóñez was the ideal profile: young, powerful, ambitious. The board is counting on the player’s determination to eventually force Brugge’s hand. But will that be enough? We’ve seen these tug-of-war transfer dramas before, and they often end up with inflated prices once Premier League money enters the room. Marseille is betting big—but is now the right time for this financial gamble?

What’s Next?

One thing is clear: unless there’s a last-minute breakthrough, Ordóñez won’t be available for our trip to Lyon. Negotiations continue behind the scenes, but Brugge seems determined to drag this out. Should OM keep pushing for him at all costs? Or do we need to turn our attention to backup options before the window closes?

The debate is open. Drop your thoughts in the comments—do we stay patient and fight for Ordóñez, or is it time to move on?