Genesio calls for patience as Marseille await first signing | OneFootball

A quiet summer window has unsettled Marseille, prompting coach Bruno Genesio to appeal for patience from anxious supporters on Friday.

According to Le Progres, OM are still without a summer signing as of seven August. After a DNCG hearing, the club face controls on the wage bill and transfer spending, and, with Athletic Bilbao, are the only side in Europe yet to add.

Genesio said he understands the concern and asked fans to be patient, while accepting the situation is far from ideal. He noted that constant talk of departures disrupts preparation and said he does not intend to mislead anyone.

Several mainstays have gone, including Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahçe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to La Corogne. Argentines Geronimo Rulli and Facundo Medina are also expected to move on. Reinforcements are required to balance Ligue 1, the Europa League and the Coupe de France.

He set the ambition of a competitive league team, saying Marseille must remain bold. Whatever the squad looks like on 31 August, he emphasised a group built on values that reflect the supporters, while stressing he cannot predict how the season will unfold.

OM continue pre-season in the Netherlands before returning to host Athletic Bilbao at the Vélodrome on Sunday.

Source: Le Progres

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