Following a challenging season that saw Olympique de Marseille miss out on qualification for the Champions League, several key figures are expected to leave the club. Among them is Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi, whose departure appears to be an internal certainty. Numerous clubs are reportedly vying for the 27-year-old, who remains under contract until June 2028.
This season, Leonardo Balerdi has faced considerable difficulties while playing for Olympique de Marseille. Despite being considered untransferable during the previous summer transfer window, the Argentine defender is now expected to depart, a decision influenced by his recent performances and the financial pressures confronting the Marseille club. Internally, the outcome regarding his future is understood to be settled.
balerdi’s exit is assured
During a recent live broadcast, journalist Sébastien Denis affirmed that the Argentine international is set to leave in the coming weeks. He stated, “Balerdi is sure to depart. He had already reached an agreement with OM regarding his exit several weeks ago.” This corroborates previous information from journalist Florent Germain, who reported: “There are two parties on the same wavelength, the player’s camp and the Marseille club, both working towards a departure. Discussions are ongoing. While we don’t have the names of the interested clubs or his future destination, discussions are indeed taking place.”
what’s next for the om defender?
Speaking to a local media outlet following the final match of the season against Stade Rennais last weekend, Leonardo Balerdi remained cautious when discussing the continuation of his adventure in Marseille, which began in 2021. He commented, “We’ll see. I don’t know yet. For now, I am here, but we will see.” Reports suggest that Juventus, AS Roma, Nottingham Forest, and Atlético de Madrid are among the clubs showing interest in securing his services.