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Jordan Veretout had to leave OM reluctantly this summer, pushed towards the exit and OL.
Arriving in 2022 at OM, Jordan Veretout thought he would complete his initial contract, until June 2025. Yes, but now, Marseille’s plans were disrupted during the off-season, with the unexpected reinforcement of Roberto De Zerbi. “ I considered that a lot of players had to leave: whether it was Veretout, Clauss, Lopez, Mbemba, who are all very good players but OM needed a radical change », said the Italian technician a few days after his disembarkation.
Excluded from the professional group during preparation, Jordan Veretout was quickly brought into contact with President Pablo Longoria’s sports advisor, Medhi Benatia. “ A few days before the start, Medhi Benatia calls me and says: “Here is Jordan, the coach has arrived and he has a different philosophy. And you no longer fit into the project.” I just replied: “Okay, no problem, now we have to find a solution…” »
“I have never cheated”
It was finally in Lyon, as a joker and while the transfer window was closed, that the former Roma midfielder was able to bounce back. Not without a certain bitterness. “ I still gave a lot. I never cheatedhe whispers in an interview with Canal+. I was still pretty good, maybe not for everyone but among the people I talk to, there are many who find it a little unfair. And I didn’t understand… »
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