The name of the Moroccan international defender Romain Saïss has once again topped the interests of the French club Olympique Marseille, which is keen to reinforce its defensive line due to the numerical shortage the team is suffering from. Saïss’s transfer to Marseille represents a potential step to rescue the team’s defense, which is affected by significant absences.
According to press reports, Saïss, 36 years old, became a free agent after the end of his professional stint with the Qatari club Al Sadd in July. This situation provides Marseille with a golden opportunity to sign him outside the official transfer window, with a contract extending until June 2027, making him an attractive option for the French club.
Saïss has a rich football career and extensive experience acquired from playing in French and English leagues, in addition to representing the Moroccan national team in 86 international matches. The veteran defender has participated in two World Cup editions, most notably the historic Qatar 2022 World Cup, and five editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, adding significant value to any team he joins.
These new attempts by Marseille come after Saïss was close to joining the team in the summer of 2023. However, negotiations did not conclude at that time, leading the player to choose to move to Al Sadd. Now, it seems that circumstances have changed, and the chances of Saïss transferring to Marseille have grown stronger, which may solve part of the defensive problems currently faced by the French club.
