OM, Longoria’s Risky Mercato

Pablo Longoria revealed that Marseille Olympic took a big financial risk this summer, during an interview with The Team. Despite the absence of a European Cup this season, OM conducted an ambitious transfer window by attracting several important recruits.

According to Longoria, the club chose to “make sacrifices in the first year” by offering lower salaries. However, for part of the 2025-2026 season, prices will increase significantly.

The Champions League, key to OM’s financial stability

To avoid a delicate economic situation, OM must absolutely qualify for the Champions League next season. The president of Marseillais confided that the investor Frank McCourt was present in the project.

But without C1 revenue, the club could experience a financial imbalance. The challenge is not immense for Roberto De Zerbi, the instructor, who nevertheless guides the team towards an essential European qualification.

EN BRIEF

• Pablo Longoria, president of Olympique de Marseille, spoke about the club’s risky financiers and was interviewed by the team.
• OM led an ambitious transfer window despite the absence of the European Cup, in particular salaries in the first year but forecasting an increase in salary costs from 2025-2026.
• Qualification for the Champions League is crucial for the stability of the club’s finances, with the support of Frank McCourt and the guidance of manager Roberto De Zerbi.