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Quentin Merlin leaving Olympique Marseille?
Quentin Merlin is moving to Stade Rennais from Olympique de Marseille as part of a transfer deal worth 22.5 million euros, including bonuses, for both Merlin and Valentin Rongier. The transfer was already in progress and is now agreed upon.
Rennes is in discussions with Olympique de Marseille to acquire Quentin Merlin, a 23-year-old left defender, for a total amount of 22.5 million euros, including bonuses. Olympique de Marseille has permitted Quentin Merlin to travel to Rennes to undergo a medical examination before signing a contract with Stade Rennais.
Stade Rennais has reached an agreement to recruit Quentin Merlin from Olympique de Marseille. Merlin has a contract with OM that expires in 2028.
Quentin Merlin, a 23-year-old left-back from Olympique de Marseille, is attracting strong interest from Stade Rennais. Discussions are ongoing between Rennes and Marseille's director of football, Medhi Benatia. Although Merlin is happy at Marseille, he is open to Rennes' approach. Rennes is looking to strengthen their squad after securing 17 million euros from Adrien Truffert's transfer to Bournemouth.
Quentin Merlin is being considered for a potential departure from Olympique de Marseille. He is under contract until June 2028. The club management is expected to have a meeting with Merlin's representatives in the coming days to discuss his future. Stade Rennais is also showing interest in acquiring him. Olympique de Marseille is open to selling Merlin to make a profit from his initial purchase of 10 million euros in January 2024.
Quentin Merlin, a 23-year-old player, will evaluate his situation with his club after the Euro Espoirs, and a departure might be considered. If he leaves, Adrien Truffert, already courted by OM in January 2024, is a possible replacement. OM might include Ismaël Koné in the deal, a midfielder not part of their plans.
Quentin Merlin has a small popularity in the market, indicating potential interest from other clubs. Additionally, Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 12.00 million euros.
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