< source media = "(min-width: 375px)" srcset = "https://le10static.com/img/cache/article/688x387/0000/0019/199577.webp 2x" type = "image/webp"> Posted on 22 December 2021 at 6.15 a.m. by Th.B. Loaned to OM by Arsenal with an almost automatic purchase option, Matteo Guendouzi opened up about his future in Marseille while reversing his decision which was carefully considered. Having lost the confidence of Mikel Arteta in the summer of 2020, Matteo Guendouzi was loaned for the entire preceding financial year to Hertha Berlin . And as for this season, the French international this time flew to Marseille by signing at OM a loan with automatic purchase option if ever the Marseille club came to stay in Ligue 1. Which seems to have started well in view of the second position in the Ligue 1 standings of the Olympique de Marseille. During a press briefing, Guendouzi took advantage of his presence in front of the media to consolidate its future at OM. “It's not just for this year. I'm here for the long haul here at OM “ ” Signing at OM was a carefully considered choice, the best choice I've made in a long time. I have a lot of fun on and off the pitch with my family. With the project being built, I knew I was going to be an important player in the team. I really intend to register for the long term at OM. From the first conversations with the leaders, I felt that this was a project for me. I want to win with OM. With the coach, I progressed. I stay myself. I'm not inventing a role, I've always been like that. I was quickly very comfortable here, I am very happy at OM. My purchase option will be exercised automatically if maintained. That's why it was a carefully considered choice, it's not just for this year. I am here for the long haul here at OM “. Matteo Guendouzi explained during his visit to a press conference on Tuesday and in comments reported by Le Phocéen. Skip back to main navigation