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Paul Pogba at Olympique de Marseille? The idea circulated, but it never succeeded. Why did OM not try the bet? Pablo Longoria explained himself.
While Olympique de Marseille closed its winter transfer window with the arrivals of Ismaël Bennacer (AC Milan), Amine Gouiri, Amar dedic (Salzburg) and Luiz Felipe (Al-Ittihad), a name fueled speculation until the last Moment: Paul Pogba. Free since its rupture with Juventus, but suspended until March for doping, the French community has however never been officially approached by OM. Monday evening on RMC Sport, Pablo Longoria lifted the veil on this decision, revealing a relentless logic.
Longoria justifies the non-fading of Pogba to OM
“I have enormous respect for him, but there are circumstances to consider”said President Marseille, evoking his past complicity with the draw in Turin. The player's suspension, coupled with economic and sporting issues, has the project cope: ” With our short -term resources, the goal is to end the season well ». A financial argument reinforced by the desire not to disturb ”
a positive sports dynamic “, According to Longoria, who refused to” make a lot of changes In a confidence group.
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Pablo Longoria closed the door to Pogba.
Bennacer, the tactical choice in the face of the Pogba fantasy
If the Paul Pogba file to OM has remained a dead letter, the club favored pragmatic recruitment with Ismaël Bennacer. “” An organizer, a complementary n ° 6 “, According to Longoria, whose profile corresponds to the style of Roberto de Zerbi. “” Its characteristics are compatible with our project “, He insisted, stressing the need to offer”
From alternatives to coach In a key sector. A choice that contrasts with the risky bet represented by Pogba in Marseille, but aligned with a stability strategy.
OM traces its route without madness
Between fantasy and reality, Marseille opted for reason. By giving up Paul Pogba, the club relies on immediately operational recruits and a controlled economic balance. A Mercato revealing Longoria's DNA: ambitious, but without concessions to media sirens.
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