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13 hours ago
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Marseille value Leonardo Balerdi at €50m amid Juventus interest
Former Olympique de Marseille manager Igor Tudor has been pushing current club Juventus to sign current OM captain Leonardo Balerdi (27), according to reports in Italy from Sky Italia. Yet Marseille will be looking to hold firm on their Argentine centre-back, placing a hefty €50m valuation on one of their best players of the previous season according to Mohamed-Toubache TER. Balerdi has completed one of his most consistant seasons with Marseille since joining from Borussia Dortmund. 'I hope that the big European teams don't realise he exists […] I am happy that he is going under the radar of the big teams,' said Roberto De Zerbi in March, in a press conference, attended by Get French Football News. There were reports in Italy of AS Roma being interested in signing the player, with a fee of €20m being touted during the season. Yet, RMC Sport revealed that the Phocéen club wouldn't let go of the player for under €45m – and it looks like that valuation has risen in the last two months. GFFN | George Boxall
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Sierralta sees red as Chile's World Cup hopes end
Francisco Sierralta looks as Argentina's Leonardo Balerdi beats Arturo Vidal in the air during Chile's World Cup qualifying defeat last week (Image: Action Images) Francisco Sierralta was sent off only nine minutes after coming off the bench as Chile's World Cup qualifying hopes ended with a 2-0 defeat in Bolivia. The Watford defender was introduced at the start of the second half as Chile trailed to Miguelito's fifth-minute opener, but with a man advantage after Lucas Chavez saw red on 19 minutes after a high boot on the chest of Fabian Hormazabal was upgraded by VAR. Advertisement Francisco Sierralta looks as Argentina's Leonardo Balerdi beats Arturo Vidal in the air during Chile's World Cup qualifying defeat last week (Image: Action Images) Within 10 minutes of entering the fray though, Sierralta was heading back off the pitch after being sent off by referee Esteban Ostojich for a scything knee-high challenge on Robson Matheus. Chile's misery was compounded in injury time when substitute Enzo Monteiro capitalised after Miguelito's shot was spilt by goalkeeper Brayan Cortes. The defeat means Chile remain bottom of the CONEMBOL qualification table with just two wins and 10 points from their 16 qualifiers to date. The 28-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes in Chile's 1-0 qualifying loss to Argentina last Thursday, is now expected to return to Europe to complete his move to Auxerre.
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Roma ‘very keen' on Marseille's Balerdi
Roma are once again being linked with Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi. The Argentine defender had been linked with the Giallorossi already in the January session. However, Marseille refused to let him go. Advertisement According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, Roma's interest in the young centreback hasn't faded. However, the feasibility of the operation is complicated by the costs considered too high. Marseille, in fact, is aiming high for its player and Roma could turn to other profiles to strengthen the defense.
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Sky: Marseille resistance as Juventus make contact for Balerdi
According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus have made contact with Olympique Marseille for Leonardo Balerdi, but the Ligue 1 side, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, are unwilling to sell the 26-year-old. Juventus are interested in signing Marseille defender Balerdi, but the French club is reportedly not open to discussing a sale this summer. Sky: Marseille unwilling to discuss Balerdi's Juventus transfer BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – NOVEMBER 19: Leonardo Balerdi of Argentina controls the ball during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by) Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio claims Juventus called Marseille to sound out the defender's availability, but found no willingness to negotiate a transfer. Advertisement The Serie A giants are on the lookout for a new centre-back as they want to restore solidity in defence, especially because Gleison Bremer is recovering from a knee injury sustained in October last year. Balerdi already played under Tudor TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between Juventus and Lecce at Allianz Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Balerdi has collected 164 appearances in five years in Marseille, becoming the team's captain. Balerdi is under contract with Marseille until June 2028. The Argentine played 44 matches under Igor Tudor at the Stade Velodrome, scoring one goal. New Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli confirmed on Tuesday that Tudor would remain in charge of the team beyond the Club World Cup and for the entire 2025-26 campaign. What Comolli said about Juventus' new strategy 'I would like to hire a sporting director who will handle transfers and management, be involved in the transfer market, and focus on the youth sector, reporting directly to me,' Comolli said. Advertisement 'I have a person in mind, it is a process, but we don't want to rush. Once the structure is decided, we will also determine the personnel. 'We will also have a technical director, also reporting to me.' Click here for his whole press conference, including Juventus transfers, Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani.
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5 days ago
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Facundo Medina prefers a move to Marseille over Bayer Leverkusen
According to L'Équipe, Facundo Medina (26) prefers a potential move to Marseille this summer over other clubs interested in his services, including Bayer Leverkusen. The Lens centre back's current contract expires in 2028, but is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club should a suitable offer arrive this summer. Les Sang et Or value the Argentine international at €25m. The Artois club are yet to receive a formal offer for the 26-year-old. However, several clubs are interested in recruiting Medina, who has given his priority to Roberto De Zerbi's side in the hopes of becoming an OM player before the summer is over. Advertisement Medina has discussed the prospect of playing for Les Phocéens with his international teammate Leonardo Balerdi (26). Marseille's interest in the centre-back is mutual, yet a potential move is not set to be completed before the beginning of July for financial and administrative reasons. GFFN | Liam Wraith
