Saïmon Bouabré, new shining star on OM's radar

Here is a name that is increasingly circulating around our Olympique de Marseille: Saïmon Bouabré. For those who haven't been following the story, this 19-year-old offensive talent, trained at Air Bel here in Marseille before moving to Monaco, is on our management's radar. But then, is this really the right move for OM? Let's take a closer look together.

A promising profile... but still raw

Bouabré is clearly one of those young talents that get a lot of people excited. A French U20 international, he made a few appearances with Monaco in Ligue 1 last season. On paper, we're dealing with a dynamic, technical player capable of playing in multiple offensive positions – and that's something we like. Those who have seen him play at Air Bel still remember him. But with only three professional matches under his belt, it's still a bit light to justify a significant investment, don't you think? On the other hand, betting on a young talent sometimes means taking risks that pay off!

The competition and the real Marseille challenge

Let's not kid ourselves: making a name for yourself at OM is not easy. Between Gomes, Rabiot (if he ever came!), Gouiri, Aubameyang, Rowe, or Paixao, the offensive sector is packed. Bouabré would come to learn, progress, maybe scrape some playing time, but he would need to be mentally strong not to stagnate on the bench. Is this the right environment for his continued development? Let's discuss it!

The financial puzzle and Saudi competition

Now here, guys, is the real crux of the matter. Monaco is asking around 10 million euros for a player who has only one year left on his contract and very little experience. For OM, this is a serious obstacle, especially since our pockets aren't bottomless. And to make things even more complicated, Neom SC, an ultra-active Saudi club, is offering him a huge salary – and they've just snatched up Lacazette and Bulka! If Bouabré goes for the paycheck, there's nothing we can do. But is that really what he needs for his career? We want your opinion!

Should we go all in or wait?

Clearly, the matter is far from settled. OM is monitoring, the management is discussing, but nothing is finalized. We feel that Monaco is raising the stakes, as they often do. Should we take the gamble, even if it means breaking the bank for a gem that has not yet proven anything at the highest level? Or wait for the price to drop, at the risk of losing him? Not simple.

And you, friends, what do you think? Should we bet on Bouabré, or save our money for a more established player? We're waiting for you in the comments to debate this possible future Olympian prodigy!