Engaged in his never-ending quest for a new coach to replace Jean-Louis Gasset, whose famous hundred-day mission at OM did not have the desired effect, Pablo Longoria may be about to receive his first good news of the summer. It concerns Leonardo Balerdi. Having had a successful season wearing the Olympian jersey, Argentine central defender Leonardo Balerdi is naturally being courted by several European clubs. Among them, Atlético Madrid, who, unlike OM, will be playing in the next edition of the Champions League. At 25 years old, Balerdi could have been tempted to leave, but the scenario could take a different turn.
A contract extension for Leonardo Balerdi at OM is not to be ruled out #
As revealed by our colleagues at La Provence this Thursday, a contract extension accompanied by a salary increase for Leonardo Balerdi is not to be ruled out. OM appreciates the qualities of their defender, and Balerdi, after a difficult start, now feels very comfortable on the Canebière. However, the club’s tight finances may require considering a possible transfer if an indecent offer were to come up. Such a transfer could make Balerdi one of the biggest sales in the history of the Olympique de Marseille. The record is still held by Michy Batshuayi, who was sold to Chelsea for 40 million euros in 2016.
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