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Marseille Tables First Bid for Angers Midfielder Himad Abdelli as Club Holds Line

Angers insists Marseille has not met its conditions, pledging to protect the club’s interests.

Overview

  • L’Équipe, cited by Foot Mercato, reports Marseille submitted an opening offer of about €2 million plus bonuses and a sell-on, which Angers has not accepted.
  • Sporting director Laurent Boissier says OM is “not in the conditions” required and reiterates that the club will safeguard its interests, while confirming Abdelli’s clear wish to join Marseille.
  • Boissier highlights a revenue shortfall and reduced TV income, noting player sales are needed to balance a budget he describes as roughly €24 million against about €12 million in receipts.
  • Abdelli, 26, is out of contract at Angers on June 30, 2026 and prefers a move to Marseille, with reports indicating Angers is seeking stronger terms than OM’s initial proposal.
  • With Angers hosting Marseille this weekend, coverage suggests the match could influence talks; OM coach Roberto De Zerbi declined to discuss Abdelli specifically in his pre-match remarks.