Marseille’s Renewed Interest in Andreas Pereira: A Potential Transfer Saga

Fulham have turned down a £21.4 million offer from Marseille for their midfield star Andreas Pereira. The Brazilian’s contract with Fulham runs until 2026 with an option for an extra year. Marseille’s interest comes from Pereira wanting to play under Roberto De Zerbi.

• Fulham rejected Marseille’s £21.4 million bid for Andreas Pereira
• Pereira’s contract with Fulham extends until 2026 with an option for an additional year
• Marseille’s interest is driven by Pereira’s admiration for Roberto De Zerbi

Fulham’s Midfield Maestro

Since he joined Fulham in 2022 Andreas Pereira has been really important in their midfield. He’s played 85 games scored 9 goals and got 13 assists which shows how good he is for Marco Silva’s team. His smart play and ability to play different positions has helped Fulham do well in the Premier League.

But now Fulham’s got to try keep their best player cause Marseille really wants him. The French team who really needs midfield players had another offer turned down before. Even though Pereira’s got a contract till 2026 he might still leave if he really wants to.

Marseille’s Ambitions

Marseille really wants Andreas Pereira as part of their plan to make the team better with Roberto De Zerbi. Even though people got it wrong when they said Pereira wanted to join Marseille before, everyone knows he likes De Zerbi’s way of playing. Going there might help him get picked for Brazil’s team in the 2026 World Cup too.

With January coming up, Marseille wants to sign some good players. Marco Silva definitely wants to keep his best midfielder but playing in France and working with De Zerbi might make Pereira think about leaving.

Pereira’s Versatile Career

Andreas Pereira has played lots of different ways and been in lots of top leagues in Europe. He started at Manchester United then went on loan to Granada Valencia and Lazio before doing really good at Flamengo. Coming to Fulham showed everyone how good he is as an attacking midfielder.

With January getting closer everyone’s watching what Pereira will do next. Fulham says they won’t sell but with Marseille and maybe Palmeiras wanting him it’s getting interesting. The next few weeks will show us where Andreas Pereira ends up.

• Read more about Fulham’s recent form and tactics here
• Learn more about Marseille’s transfer activities here
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