Posted on October 31, 2021 at 10:10 pm by DM
Asked about his arrival at OM, Cengiz Ünder said he had spoken with Jorge Sampaoli. Boiling on the bench, the Argentinian technician does not leave indifferent and managed to reassure him.
Coach of OM since last March, Jorge Sampaoli played a significant role in the recruitment carried out by the Marseille club. The Argentinian technician worked closely with his president Pablo Longoria to strengthen the Marseille team. Arrived this summer at OM, Luan Peres He never concealed that the coach played an important role in his arrival: “Obviously Sampaoli was very important to me. He asked me to come to OM ”.
“ When I got him on the phone, I felt his energy ”
On loan from AS Roma with an option to purchase until the end of the season, Cengiz Ünder also indicated that he had discussed at length with Jorge Sampaoli before his arrival. The Turkey international also commented on the Argentinian’s style of play. “Sometimes my friends in Turkey ask me what system we play in, I say 'drop it' and change the subject (laughs)… Sampaoli is someone with a lot of energy. He often flares up, he's funny too. I am really happy to work with him. Even before I came, when I got him on the phone, I could feel his energy. He lets me play as I want, he leaves me free in attack. It’s very important to me, ” Ünder confided in an interview with CFC on Canal +.