With the previous Tottenham Hotspur stalwart in superb kind at his new employers, the reported 14 million euro switch payment is already wanting like fairly the discount.
In a summer time of high-profile arrives, the Spurs loanee was hardly probably the most thrilling on paper.
Marseille introduced in Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, one of many hottest attacking abilities in Ligue 1 within the form of Elye Wahi, in addition to England Below 21 worldwide Jonathan Rowe.
Adrien Rabiot, a veteran of practically 50 France caps and a multi-time league champion with PSG and Juventus, additionally joined on a free switch past the shut of the summer time window.
TBR understands Rabiot was supplied to Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Liverpool however jumped on the probability to hitch the Stade Velodrom outfit.
What fellow new recruit Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg might lack in star energy, in the meantime, the skilled midfielder is greater than making up for together with his performances on the pitch. Marseille have misplaced simply as soon as in eight Ligue 1 matches with the Denmark worldwide of their XI.
The previous Southampton skipper has even captained L’OM on three separate events, and opened his Marseille account throughout the 5-0 dismantling of Montpellier final outing.
Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi hails Tottenham loanee Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
The 1993 European Champions can flip Hojbjerg’s mortgage right into a everlasting switch for payment within the area of £11 million. And, on present kind, it’s certainly solely a matter of time earlier than they did simply that.
“We’re fortunate to have them collectively at OM,” head coach Roberto De Zerbi tells reporters, Hojbjerg and Rabiot showcasing a tantalising glimpse into issues to return as Marseille ran riot at on the Stade de la Mosson.
“Two extraordinary gamers, clever, of a really excessive stage, personalities with qualities as gamers. I’m actually very completely happy to have these two gamers with us.”
Hojbjerg, one of many first names on the staff sheet underneath each Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, slipped down the pecking order as soon as Tottenham handed the reigns to Ange Postecoglou.
The previous Celtic boss – a purist at coronary heart – has a really completely different thought of what he desires a ‘quantity six’ to be in his system. The damaging, extra defensively-minded Hojbjerg was sacrificed in favour of the press-resistant abilities of Yves Bissouma and the silky easy Pape Sarr.
Marseille director Mehdi Benatia feels that Hojbjerg’s supposed weaknesses in possession have been overblown, nevertheless. He factors out that, because the statistics present, no participant in the entire of Ligue 1 averages extra passes per sport than Hojbjerg’s 98.
Marseille verify plan to maintain Hojbjerg in France
“Pierre has signed a mortgage settlement with an choice to purchase, so the transfer will quickly develop into everlasting,” Benatia, the previous Roma and Bayern Munich centre-half, explains.
“Pierre is among the greatest, or the most effective, participant in Ligue 1 relating to ball possession and profitable passes. It says every part about his position on the pitch and as a pacesetter in midfield.
“However for me it’s additionally about his nice affect off the pitch. He’s a pure chief and a superb instance for all his team-mates, particularly the younger gamers. We’ve a really younger staff, and Pierre is crucial for them to allow them to study what it means to play soccer at such a excessive stage.
“He’s actually vital to Roberto De Zerbi.”
Benatia provides that the 29-year-old had presents from golf equipment in Italy and elsewhere within the Premier League. Nevertheless, Marseille was Hokbjerg’s most well-liked vacation spot together with his Tottenham contract working down.
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