Marseille reach agreement with Lens over Facundo Medina transfer | OneFootball

Olympique de Marseille have reached an agreement with RC Lens regarding the transfer of Facundo Medina (26), according to a report from L’Équipe.

Negotiations between the two clubs have been ongoing for several weeks. OM, despite finishing second last season, saw the defensive sector as an area in need of improvement heading into the upcoming campaign. England youth international CJ Egan-Riley has already joined the club on a free transfer and another player is now set to arrive.

As per L’Équipe, OM have agreed a fee of €22m with Lens. That figure includes bonuses. After negotiations accelerated in recent hours and an agreement subsequently found, the Argentina international is expected in Marseille on Tuesday in order to undergo a medical.

Should Medina pass the medical, he will then sign a five-year deal with Les Phocéens. At the heart of the defence, he would link up with international teammate and OM captain Leonardo Balerdi.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle