Is Bennacer heading for a permanent transfer to OM?

Europe 09 April 2025 at 07:57

Lydiane N'Po

News Editor

The stay of Ismaël Bennacer at Olympique de Marseille could extend beyond his current loan until the end of the season. Although he has not yet fully convinced, the club from Marseille is said to have decided to exercise its purchase option for the Algerian midfielder.

Arriving this winter in Marseille with high expectations, Ismaël Bennacer made a promising start before seeing his performances fluctuate. Criticism has emerged questioning his impact on Marseille's play. Despite these reservations, the OM management seems convinced of the player's potential.

According to sources, Olympique de Marseille has decided in favor of a permanent transfer for Ismaël Bennacer. The Algerian midfielder, on loan from AC Milan, is expected to see his €12 million purchase option exercised by the club from Marseille at the end of the season. This remains a rumor. As of the latest, OM hesitates regarding the 27-year-old's future with the club. The 2024/2025 campaign continues, and the French club has not commented on Bennacer's stay's outcome.