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Facundo Medina leaving Lens?
L'Équipe reports on the potential transfer of Facundo Medina to Marseille. Contacts have been established with Facundo Medina since January. The Argentine international wants to join Marseille and has been given a release clause. His contract expires in 2028. Lens has set his price at 25 million euros, a sum considered excessive by Marseille, who are exploring different options.
Facundo Medina has reportedly agreed to a contract with Olympique de Marseille. The discussions between Lens and Marseille have progressed positively. Initially, Lens demanded 25 million euros for Medina, but both clubs are nearing an agreement for a deal around 20 million euros. The specific modalities of the transfer are yet to be defined.
Facundo Medina is highly appreciated internally at Marseille, with both the coach and players like Leonardo Balerdi pushing to convince him to join. Medina desires to move to Olympique de Marseille, aligning well with the club's passionate atmosphere. RC Lens is firm on the price, but an offer of around twenty million euros might satisfy all parties.
L'Équipe reports on OM's ongoing interest in Facundo Medina despite the player's current stay at Lens. OM approached Lens for Facundo Medina during the last days of the winter transfer window. Though Medina stayed at Lens, OM has maintained interest and is in regular contact with Lens. Medina seems to prefer a move to OM despite interest from other clubs like Bayer Leverkusen. Lens values Medina at 25 million euros, but no formal offer has been made yet.
Olympique de Marseille has shown interest in Facundo Medina, a defender from RC Lens. Reports from TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, confirmed by German Garcia Grova, indicate that the Argentine international is getting closer to moving to the French vice-champions. While specific details of the potential transfer have not been disclosed, it is mentioned that Lens' management is expecting 25 million euros for the former CA Talleres player, who is under contract until June 2028.
According to journalist German Garcia Grova from TyC Sports, Olympique de Marseille has initiated discussions with RC Lens for the transfer of Facundo Medina. The club is seeking defensive reinforcements and may need to meet RC Lens's asking price of 25 million euros.
Facundo Medina is very eager to join Marseille. However, Marseille is not willing to meet the 25 million EUR asking price set by RC Lens. His agent demands a high salary, complicating negotiations.
Leonardo Balerdi, a player from Marseille, expressed his desire for Facundo Medina to join Marseille. Balerdi stated that he has a good relationship with Medina and that Medina would like to play at Marseille. Balerdi mentioned that Medina is magnificent with the ball and has the character to play at the Vélodrome. Balerdi has discussed this possibility with Mehdi Benatia. Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia might be able to fulfill this wish.
Facundo Medina is likely to leave RC Lens this summer for a more ambitious project. Olympique de Marseille is attentive to his situation, with the possibility of pairing him with his compatriot Leonardo Balerdi. Medina had the opportunity to leave during the winter due to interest from England and an approach from OM, but chose to stay until June out of loyalty to the new management.
Inter de Milán is considering signing Facundo Medina from Lens as an alternative to Mario Hermoso. Medina is 25 years old and has a valuation of 20 million euros.
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