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Darryl Bakola: Olympique Marseille Contract Extension
An offer of a contract extension has been made to Darryl Bakola. The Marseille management wants to keep him. A winter departure is considered a clear possibility if he delays for too long.
The management of OM has reportedly already submitted a contract renewal proposal to Darryl Bakola with the aim of keeping him at the Vélodrome and making him a fundamental part of the club's future.
The Olympique de Marseille management wants to finalize a deal for Darryl Bakola. According to French media, his future will be decided on Sunday, November 30. This date is Bakola's 18th birthday, and from that point, OM will be authorized to offer him a long-term contract intended to reflect his new importance in the team and ensure his future at the club. Darryl Bakola's current annual salary is 270,000 euros.
The biggest European clubs are closely monitoring the progress of Darryl Bakola. Olympique de Marseille is determined to offer him a new, longer, and more lucrative contract to ensure he remains a key part of the Marseille project for the coming years and to discourage interest from other clubs. According to Transfermarkt, Bakola is currently valued at one million euros.
Darryl Bakola's contract extension with Olympique de Marseille, announced as being close to completion in September, has not yet been finalized. The situation is described as complex, and the signing for the young midfielder, who is contracted to the club until June 2027, could take more time. Bakola was called up for the U20 World Cup (27 September-19 October) but was retained by his club with the promise of playing time. He ultimately played very little during this period, which has caused tension within the player's entourage. According to L'Equipe, Bakola is questioning his sporting prospects at Olympique de Marseille and his priority is to play to avoid hindering his development. The club's management will need to be very convincing to keep him.
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