The touching story of CJ Egan-Riley's number 4 at OM

A new number 4 at OM: CJ Egan-Riley speaks out

Friends, we have finally been officially introduced to CJ Egan-Riley, our new defensive recruit who joins us from Burnley. The 22-year-old Englishman, who has already experienced a promotion to the Premier League last season, will be one of the faces to watch this season. But that's not all: he will wear the number 4 at OM, and behind this choice, there is a beautiful story, full of sincerity and nostalgia.

A number choice from the heart

The nice thing is that Egan-Riley didn't choose this number by chance. In front of the press, he shared a touching memory from his childhood: "The number 4 is special for me, I played in a local club when I was little and my mother chose it when I was four or five years old." You can feel there's a family attachment, and we all love to see that in players who join our OM, right? It's always reassuring to have guys who come to give everything, and who wear the jersey with real meaning.

What impact to expect from Egan-Riley with us?

So, what can we expect from him on the field? Center-back, young, but already with solid experience in the Championship, he arrives with a potential label. But we also have to ask: is it enough for Ligue 1 and the Phocaean pressure? Are we taking a risk or is it a good move without pressure since he was at the end of his contract? Financially, it's a reasonable bet for a player who still has everything to prove. But in terms of sports, he will have to quickly adapt to our style and the demands of the Vélodrome!

Over to you!

So friends, what do you think about this number choice, and especially about the Egan-Riley gamble? For you, is it a good find or an unnecessary risk? Do you have confidence or should we remain cautious? Tell us everything in the comments, we want your opinions and analyses. Allez l’OM!