The restructuring of Olympique de Marseille (OM) is underway, with internal changes already underway. Stéphane Richard has taken over as president following Pablo Longoria‘s departure, while Grégory Lorenzi is expected to join as the new sporting director. Lorenzi, formerly of Stade Brestois, will replace Medhi Benatia, as confirmed by Richard: « Yes, the name circulating in the press is correct. This will be officially announced in the coming hours. » The incoming director faces a packed agenda as the transfer window approaches.
One of the most pressing decisions involves Mason Greenwood, the OM‘s standout attacking player over the past two seasons. Given Marseille’s financial constraints, the club may need to offload key assets to balance its books. This scenario has not gone unnoticed by AS Roma, which is reportedly eyeing Greenwood as a priority signing ahead of its Champions League campaign.
Greenwood’s departure appears increasingly likely
The potential transfer could be facilitated by strong relations between OM and AS Roma, making a €55 million deal plausible. However, it’s worth noting that Manchester United would retain 40% of the fee, as they had initially paid €25 million to sign Greenwood. Insiders suggest his departure is all but inevitable, with his market value making him a prime candidate for sale. As one analyst noted, « He is the club’s biggest tradable asset. The club needs to sell, and this move would allow reinvestment in new talent. Greenwood’s exit seems certain. »
The financial equation could be eased by the potential sale of Matías Soulé to Aston Villa for between €35 million and €40 million, further easing OM‘s budgetary pressures.
