OFFICIAL: Olympique Marseille land Ismaila Sarr for 13 million

Ismaila Sarr is back in France. The former Rennes player, where he showed the first glimpses of his talent, has signed with Olympique Marseille until 2028 in a deal worth 13 million euros. The price is to be paid by Watford, the team where he spent the first years of his career in the top-flight. 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Renan Lodi have already arrived, so this is not the French team's first major addition in the current transfer window. Pablo Longoria has put his stamp on this reinforcement policy. The aim is to be able to compete on equal terms with PSG, with whom the rivalry of 'le Classique' is still hotly contested.

Fabrizio Romano, a specialist in such matters, revealed on his Twitter profile that the agreement includes clauses to increase the amount paid if the player meets certain targets. It is quite likely to be linked not only to his importance on the pitch, which is taken for granted, but also to his success in making his side sit on the Ligue 1 throne.

Ismaila Sarr appeared in her new jersey in a couple of photos that Olympique Marseille posted on their social media to announce her arrival. He will wear the number 23. Countless fans have expressed their support to welcome him. Some have been following him since his time at Rennes and are particularly pleased that he has made his return to the French championship.

 

July 25, 2023