Elye Wahi leaving Lens?
Marseille has officially announced the arrival of Elye Wahi.
Roberto De Zerbi has acquired a new forward. Olympique Marsiglia has officially announced the acquisition of Elye Wahi. The 21-year-old French striker has signed a five-year contract until 2029 after passing the medical examination. The deal, including bonuses, is around 30 million euros.
Elye Wahi was recruited by Marseille for 26 million EUR with an additional 5 million EUR and a resale percentage estimated at 15%.
French 21-year-old forward Elye Wahi has arrived in Marseille and is expected to sign a contract soon. The southern French giant will pay 25 million euros plus up to 5 million euros in bonuses.
OM has reached a complete agreement with Lens for the transfer of Elye Wahi. OM will spend more than 26 million Euros plus bonuses to secure the player.
The negotiations between Olympique Marsiglia and Lens for Elye Wahi are very advanced. Olympique Marsiglia made a new bid of 26 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses and a 15% sell-on clause. Elye Wahi is considered one of the best strikers in Ligue 1 in recent years, having played for Montpellier and Lens. The agreement is almost complete, and Roberto De Zerbi could welcome him in the coming days.
Elye Wahi, after a mixed season at Lens, is close to joining Olympique de Marseille. Initial loan offer of 2 million euros with an 18 million euros purchase option was rejected. Marseille returned with a 26 million euros offer plus bonuses up to 31 million euros, which was accepted by Lens.
Marseille and Lens are close to finalizing the transfer of Elye Wahi for 26 million euros, with an additional 5 million euros in bonuses and 15% on any future profit.
OM is poised to finalize the transfer of Elye Wahi today after facing two rejections last week. The weekend proved advantageous for OM, prompting them to return with an offer more in line with Lens' expectations, specifically a direct transfer. Following extensive discussions throughout the day, the parties are nearing a comprehensive agreement, anticipated by the end of the day. The transfer will be a direct deal for 26 million EUR plus 5 million EUR, with a 15% resale percentage on the capital gain. This arrangement satisfies all parties: Lens will gain financially, OM will secure a replacement for Aubameyang, and the player will join his preferred club.
After several days of negotiations and strategic maneuvering, OM has finally reached an agreement with Lens to bring in striker Elye Wahi. Elye Wahi had privately expressed his desire to join Olympique de Marseille, which influenced the final decision.
After several days of negotiations, Olympique de Marseille has finally reached an agreement with Lens to acquire striker Elye Wahi. Elye Wahi had privately expressed his desire to join Olympique de Marseille.
Elye Wahi is also a target for Marseille. Their latest offer of a loan move with an option to buy for €20m was turned down by RC Lens.
Marseille has shown interest in Elye Wahi and made multiple offers. The first offer was a loan with a 2 million euros fee and an 18 million euros purchase option. The second offer was a loan with a 22 million euros automatic purchase option and 4 million euros in bonuses. Both offers were rejected by Lens, which demands a 35 million euros transfer fee.
The initial offer of 20 million euros from Olympique de Marseille to Lens for Elye Wahi was rejected. OM has decided to send a second offer estimated at 22 million euros, with an additional 4 million euros in bonuses as part of a paid loan with an automatic purchase option that is very easily achievable. The two clubs are continuing discussions, but the striker remains adamant: he wants to play in Marseille next season.
Elye Wahi is getting closer to joining Olympique de Marseille.
L'Equipe has revealed an offer from Olympique de Marseille for Lens striker Elye Wahi. Wahi is reportedly very keen to sign with OM. An agreement between Wahi and the Marseille management has reportedly been reached.
An unidentified second club has shown interest in Elye Wahi, who had 12 goals and four assists in 36 matches for Lens. However, Lens does not wish to part with him at this time.
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