According to Sky Italia, Hellas Verona has finalized negotiations with Marseille for the arrival of right-back Pol Lirola, whose contract in Provence was due to end in six months. The details of the operation have not been disclosed. Marseille will save the salary of a player they had made strong attempts to sell last summer.

Pol Lirola is expected to leave Olympique de Marseille during this winter transfer window. The 28-year-old Spanish full-back, who is not part of Roberto De Zerbi's plans, will join Hellas Verona in Italy. The transfer is expected to be made official in the coming hours, unless there are last-minute changes. Lirola, who joined Marseille in August 2021, has a contract until June 30, 2026, and has made 3 appearances in Ligue 1 this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.00m.