Mercato OM : Pablo Longoria aide Marcelino pour un transfert ?

Non-qualified for European competition after a disappointing season in Ligue 1 (8th), Marseille is preparing for a busy summer transfer window. With a coach to find, the future of certain key players to be decided, and unwanted players to offload, Pablo Longoria, the president of the Marseille club, has his work cut out for him. Eager to initiate a new three-year cycle, the Spaniard is expected to open the door to numerous players.

Villarreal courting Ruben Blanco (OM) #

Back-up to Pau Lopez, Ruben Blanco is on this list. And it is quite possible that the 28-year-old goalkeeper will reunite with a former Marseille coach in the person of Marcelino. According to the latest information from Fabrizio Romano, Villarreal, where the Asturian is coaching, is very interested in the services of Ruben Blanco. It should be noted that the tactician played a role in the permanent arrival of the native of Mos on the Canebière.

🟡🧤 Understand Villarreal are interested in Ruben Blanco as a potential new goalkeeper, with talks to follow with Olympique Marseille.
Blanco, appreciated by Marcelino and a potential target for Villarreal. pic.twitter.com/JyITXFcsYE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 6, 2024

The goalkeeper frustrated by his role as back-up to Pau Lopez #

Ruben Blanco had expressed his frustration during the heart of winter about being in the shadow of Pau Lopez. « Yes, logically, my goal is to play as much as possible and become number one. I’m not satisfied with what’s happening to me, but I accept it. If I didn’t think I could reverse the situation, I would have to go elsewhere. I accept the coach’s decisions. » This hardly leaves any hope that Ruben Blanco will stay at Marseille next season.

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