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Marseille Closes Door on Højbjerg Exit, Sets January to Trim Squad

Departures will target financial relief, with only an extra attacking rotation piece under review.

Overview

  • President Pablo Longoria said there are no talks and that the door is completely closed to selling Pierre-Emile Højbjerg in the winter window.
  • Sporting director Medhi Benatia reinforced the message, calling Højbjerg vital and signaling Juventus must look elsewhere despite Italian reports of a Locatelli swap.
  • Longoria outlined a January plan centered on reducing squad size to ease finances while preserving the team’s competitive level.
  • An additional offensive option is being considered solely for rotation, ideally with attributes similar to Greenwood to manage his heavy minutes.
  • Negotiations are underway to extend Bilal Nadir’s contract, as Benatia described himself on a mission and pointed to progress reflected in Marseille’s third-place standing.