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Pablo Longoria returned this Wednesday to the Jonathan Clauss soap opera, pointing out the behavior of the French full-back, which has not always been exemplary.
It was the soap opera at the very end of the transfer window for OM. On the sidelines of Faris Moumbagna’s press presentation, Pablo Longoria returned to the Jonathan Clauss case, who was the subject of departure rumors last week. The president of OM was quite clear on the subject.
“It was hectic, we had to explain the different situationsLongoria told the media, relays RMC. The most important thing is the institution. This is more important than anything for people who work every day. With Jonathan Clauss, I will be clear because we talked and there is no problem. I think it had a positive impact because he showed a great level of commitment in training this week. I’m talking about it because everyone needs to know. He is a player with exceptional qualities, he has a special sensitivity and he is an endearing player. But as an international, at this time when we want leaders, I expect him to be a positive example. »
A contract extension for Clauss?
As Clauss was no longer indisputable, the question of his departure arose. “We argued a lot with him and in January I received different messages about interests, continues Longoria. I called Barcelona to find out if it was true, it wasn’t. This is not a good message to send and bring out in public. In addition, the club’s results in January had the opposite effect on the actions we had taken. »
This kind of soap opera is not often beneficial for a club, even if it ended up having a positive effect on the level of involvement of the former Lensois. “We must make everyone face their responsibilities. Clauss wants to be an important player but a lot is expected. For a while he wasn’t the example we wanted him to be. This week he was exemplary,” underlines Longoria.
One of the reasons that could push Clauss to leave is also this contract which ends in 2025. But an extension is always a possible outcome, according to OM. “In the coming months there will be a lot of discussions. An institution must be respected, we had to be tough but now it’s dialogue”concludes the Marseille president.
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