Olympique Marseille's three recent signings were able to make their debuts in the fourth friendly played by Sampaoli's team, against Sporting Braga. They were held to a draw in what was the team's first serious match. The other three games they won, although not comfortably either.
These three additions will bolster the quality of the team for the next few games. There are three friendlies left before the first Ligue 1 game against Montpellier. The three teams they have to face are Benfica, Saint-Etienne and Villarreal.
This year Marseille will play in the Europa League and are building a team to fight for as many titles as possible.