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Edon Zhegrova Transfer from LOSC Lille to Olympique Marseille
Tuttomercato reports on Juventus's successful acquisition of Edon Zhegrova amid competition from Olympique de Marseille. There was competition from Olympique de Marseille for the signing of Edon Zhegrova, but Juventus's offer and style of play were more appealing. Olympique de Marseille showed interest but did not complete the transfer.
Edon Zhegrova was initially a priority for Olympique de Marseille and had agreed terms with them. However, Lille's president confirmed that an interesting offer would be considered, and Juventus made a move, leading to the player's decision to join Juventus instead.
The situation involves Lille and Marseille with Juventus observing from a distance. According to Footmercato, Lille's president, Olivier Letang, publicly expressed surprise at the alleged talks between Marseille and Zhegrova, claiming no official contact was made. However, there had indeed been discussions earlier during the transfer window between Lille and Pablo Longoria regarding the Kosovar player.
Edon Zhegrova, a Kosovar international and offensive priority for Marseille (OM), has agreed to terms with the club. Despite Lille's president Olivier Letang's surprise at not being informed of discussions between OM and Zhegrova, it was revealed that Pablo Longoria had communicated with Letang about this at the beginning of August. Zhegrova expressed his desire to join Marseille to his management, aiming to utilize his release clause to bring a sum to Lille since he did not wish to extend his contract that was expiring in a year. This proposal was initially validated by Lille's management.
Edon Zhegrova and Olympique de Marseille have reached a contractual agreement despite Lille's president, Olivier Létang, not being contacted by OM. Létang expressed surprise and mentioned potential legal actions as regulations require clubs to be contacted before speaking with players. The player's representatives proposed him to OM as he was not part of Lille's sports project.
Tuttomercato reported on the controversy surrounding Edon Zhegrova's potential transfer and the allegations against Olympique Marsiglia. The president of Lille, Olivier Létang, accused Olympique Marsiglia of having irregular contacts with Edon Zhegrova. Létang expressed his surprise, noting that there had been no formal contact with Lille regarding Zhegrova, and he highlighted the breach of regulations by Marsiglia for speaking with a player under contract without the club's permission. The allegations also include claims of direct discussions between Marsiglia's coach and Zhegrova. Lille is currently in discussions with the player and plans to clarify the situation by September 2nd.
Olivier Létang, the president of LOSC Lille, expressed his discontent with Olympique de Marseille for engaging in direct discussions with Lille's player, Edon Zhegrova, without notifying Lille. Létang mentioned that there appears to be an agreement between Zhegrova and OM, although Lille has had no contact with OM. He emphasized that it is against regulations to contact a player without the consent of the club the player is contracted to. Létang found it surprising that OM's coach had spoken to Zhegrova.
Tuttomercato reports on the agreement of Kosovar winger Edon Zhegrova to join Olympique Marsiglia. The Kosovar winger Edon Zhegrova has reached an agreement to join Olympique Marsiglia, under the management of Roberto De Zerbi. The agreement extends until 2030. The club is currently finalizing the last details with Lille for the official confirmation of the transfer.
Olympique de Marseille is interested in signing Edon Zhegrova. The player and the club are reportedly close to agreeing on a five-year contract. Lille demands 20 million euros for the transfer.
Tuttomercato reports on Olympique Marsiglia's advanced negotiations with Edon Zhegrova. Olympique Marsiglia is in advanced negotiations with Edon Zhegrova, making him their priority target. The club, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, has already made a concrete offer to the 26-year-old Kosovo international and is actively negotiating with Lille to secure his transfer. Significant developments are expected by next week.
Edon Zhegrova, a 26-year-old Kosovar winger currently playing for LOSC, is being considered by Olympique de Marseille for their team. The Marseille board is focused on building a competitive team for the upcoming season and has started talks with LOSC. They have suggested a one-year contract extension and a loan with a mandatory purchase option. Zhegrova is reportedly eager to join the team under the management of Roberto De Zerbi. LOSC, after recently selling Lucas Chevalier to PSG for 55 million EUR and Bafodé Diakité to Bournemouth for 40 million EUR, is evaluating this proposal. Furthermore, Marseille has presented Zhegrova with a 4-year contract offer.
OM is interested in signing Edon Zhegrova. Timothy Weah, currently at OM, is encouraging Zhegrova to join. LOSC is asking for 15 million EUR, plus 5 million EUR in bonuses, as Zhegrova has only one year left on his contract.
Olympique Marseille has begun negotiations to bring in Edon Zhegrova from Lille. The 26-year-old Kosovo winger, whose contract runs until June 2026, is valued at 25 million euros, a career-high according to Transfermarkt. In addition to Marseille, he has drawn interest from several other clubs, including Napoli and Juventus. Negotiations are ongoing, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano.
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