The rumor linking Mattia Zaccagni to Olympique de Marseille has been revived by the Italian press. According to the daily Il Messaggero, the captain of Lazio Rome would be in favor of arriving in Ligue 1 this summer.
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In recent days, it is mainly the Roma club which has led the discussions around the Olympique de Marseille transfer window. L’AS Roma would indeed be very interested in the idea of recruiting the striker Mason Greenwood. To the point of making it his priority. But it is its neighbor Lazio who is also talking, but this time in the direction of arrivals. Indeed, the name of Italian striker Mattia Zaccagni has been circulating around Marseille for several weeks.
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A versatile profile to strengthen the Marseille attack
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The left winger and captain of Lazio is one of the players regularly associated with OM by Italian newspapers. After four seasons under the Laziales colors, the Italian international (13 caps) could consider a new challenge as explained by numerous media in Italy. Versatile, capable of playing in several attacking positions as a left winger, second striker or even attacking midfielder, Zaccagni offers many possibilities to a coach. A versatility that could please OM who are looking to expand their attack.
Selon the Italian media, Il Messaggero, Mattia Zaccagni would welcome an arrival in France and in particular in Marseille. Information which supports the various echoes heard about it in recent weeks. The track leading to the Italian striker could strengthen an attack which risks losing its flagship element in the coming years: Mason Greenwood.
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OM prioritizes sales on arrivals
A prospect which pushes the management of OM to work on the heavy work of the summer transfer window. Even if, for the moment, the Marseille club is focused on the idea of selling quickly while awaiting its hearing before the DNCG on June 18. Forced to sell for fifty to sixty million euros within ten days, Olympique de Marseille is prioritizing sales and is awaiting the first verdict from UEFA which could cost a lot with potential exclusion from the Europa League.
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Worrying prospects which could slow down Marseille recruitment and the arrival of new players. The Zaccagni rumor therefore remains unresolved and could greatly depend on Marseille’s future which looks very uncertain.
Clarence Maillefaud
