Igor Paixão

Recent reports from August 2026 detail extensive negotiations with Sunderland, who reportedly bid €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses, a figure that was deemed close to an agreement. During this period, Marseille's asking price was cited by various sources as being between €40 million and €50 million. Other interested clubs like Leeds reportedly valued the player at €30-35 million. Earlier in April 2026, his Transfermarkt value was listed at €35 million, with reports of a potential €60 million asking price and a planned €35 million bid from Arsenal. This follows his completed transfer from Feyenoord to Marseille in August 2025 for a reported fee of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses.

Our valuation is driven by the intense and recent negotiations in August 2026 between Olympique Marseille and Sunderland for Igor Paixão. Multiple reports indicate Sunderland offered around €30-35 million, including bonuses, which aligns with Marseille's purchase price of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses from Feyenoord in August 2025. Marseille's reported asking price has fluctuated between €40 million and €50 million, suggesting they are holding out for a profit on a key player. Our estimate reflects a likely compromise figure between the concrete offers and the higher asking price.