Leonardo Balerdi could leave Olympique de Marseille after the World Cup | OneFootball

Leonardo Balerdi is one of the players eagerly awaiting Lionel Scaloni’s squad list for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with the Argentina national team. Currently performing well at Olympique de Marseille, he could change course after the World Cup.

The former Boca and Borussia Dortmund player is wrapping up his sixth season with the Ligue 1 side, where he is currently one of the captains. Although neither party has officially announced it, rumors have started circulating in France that the 27-year-old footballer has already decided to seek a new challenge next season.

Balerdi arrived at Olympique de Marseille in 2020, initially on loan from Borussia Dortmund, but his performances convinced the team, then managed by Jorge Sampaoli, to negotiate a permanent deal for a fee close to eight million euros. He has made 195 appearances and wants to reach 200 before leaving, with five matchdays remaining in the Ligue 1 season.

His future will depend on what happens at the World Cup: if he makes Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad, his market value could rise. Meanwhile, reports in Europe say that some clubs are already interested, such as Italy’s Roma.

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