Ismael Saibari is wanted by Olympique Marseille: Will the transfer happen? | OneFootball

Roberto De Zerbi would be delighted with this deal if it goes through.

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As the winter transfer window looms on the horizon, Olympique de Marseille is diligently charting its course for reinforcements. Emerging from the rumour mill with increasing volume is a name that aligns perfectly with their new project: Ismael Saibari, the Moroccan attacking midfielder currently orchestrating play for PSV Eindhoven.

At just 24 years old, Saibari has exploded as one of the Eredivisie's standout talents this season. He has become the dynamic heartbeat of the PSV engine, a status cemented by a startlingly prolific return of 10 goals in just 15 appearances. This kind of output from his position has not gone unnoticed, naturally placing him on the radar of several European clubs seeking a creative spark.

Marseille, having already infused their squad with promising young talent last summer, appears far from satisfied. The project under Roberto De Zerbi is evolving, and the Italian tactician, known for his affinity for technically gifted players who can navigate tight spaces, is said to be an admirer.

Saibari’s unique profile a powerful, incisive dribbler coupled with a sharp footballing intellect—seems tailor-made for the offensive philosophy De Zerbi is instilling at the Velodrome. This potential signing is more than a mere transaction; it looks like a deliberate and strategic piece of a larger puzzle taking shape in the south of France.