Al-Ettifaq ‘to pursue’ Marseille defender Derek Cornelius after Rayo Vallecano move collapsed

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·3 September 2026

Al-Ettifaq ‘to pursue’ Marseille defender Derek Cornelius after Rayo Vallecano move collapsed

Fabrizio Romano reports that Al-Ettifaq are keen to sign Marseille defender Derek Cornelius, 28, with talks already under way.

Discussions are aimed at completion before the local transfer window closes on six September.

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Cornelius had been close to joining Rayo Vallecano, but that move was blocked due to a lack of agreement.

He spent last season on loan at Rangers, making 12 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. He could still leave Marseille in the coming days.

Signed in summer 2024, he has made 26 appearances for Marseille in all competitions. He has 48 caps and one goal for Canada, and featured at the last World Cup.

Source: GetFootballNewsFrance.com

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