A standoff between OM and Roma for a French hope

As the winter transfer window looms, Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma find themselves competing for a young French talent playing in Germany. This standoff underlines the urgency for both clubs to strengthen themselves in strategic sectors.

OM, looking for a right back to compensate for the departure of Jonathan Clauss, is pinning its hopes on a promising recruit. Already on this track last summer, the Marseille club failed to complete the operation. But with a price now revised downwards, Marseille leaders wish to finalize this file.

Kiliann Sildillia, a priority target

This is Kiliann Sildillia, SC Friborg defender and French international hopeful. Aged 21, Sildillia offers interesting defensive guarantees despite limited playing time this season (139 minutes in eight appearances). His versatile profile and his youth appeal to OM, especially since his market value has been lowered to 10 million euros according to Transfermarkt.

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However, AS Roma could thwart Marseille’s ambitions. The Italian club, managed by Florent Ghisolfi, have recently intensified their interest in the player. Ghisolfi, who had already spotted Sildillia during his visit to Nice, wishes to attract him to the Italian capital. This competition could complicate OM’s plans, in particular by increasing the cost of the operation.

A decisive battle for the winter transfer window

The right back, trained at FC Metz, represents a great opportunity to strengthen a squad looking for stability. But between Marseille’s ambition and Roma’s means, the battle promises to be tough. The outcome of this duel could well depend on the ability of the two clubs to convince Friborg and the player before the end of January.

Marseille and Rome are entering a new phase of negotiations where speed and efficiency will be essential. One thing is certain: the young defender is at the heart of one of the hot issues of this winter transfer window.