One week before the end of the transfer window, there is serious turmoil on the transfer market for African players!
As anticipated, Olympique de Marseille formalized the arrival of Eric Bailly on Wednesday. The 28-year-old centre-back is on loan from Manchester United for €2m, with an option to buy estimated at €6-10m. This will be the first experience of the Ivorian international in Ligue 1. The Elephant will be imitated in the coming hours by his compatriot Nicolas Pépé. According to The TeamArsenal and Nice have indeed reached an agreement for the loan without an option to buy the 27-year-old winger, who failed in London.
For Islam Slimani, it will be a return only 6 months after his departure from Lyon. In effect, Foot Mercato indicates that the Algerian international has reached an agreement to terminate his contract at Sporting Portugal. The 34-year-old striker will now sign for two seasons in favor of Brest.
OM formalizes Bailly
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