Posted on November 17, 2021 at 11:10 am by AM Asked about his arrival at OM, Luan Peres admits that Jorge Sampaoli played an important role in his choice to leave Santos to join La Canebière. This summer, the Olympique de Marseille has not been idle on the transfer market. It must be said that it was the first summer transfer window for Jorge Sampaoli on the Marseille bench. And he claimed several players from Pablo Longoria , especially in the defensive sector. With this in mind, the OM notably attracted Luan Peres from Santos against a check for 4.5M €. A player that Jorge Sampaoli knows well for having had him under his command. And the Brazilian defender confirms that Pelado’s call changed everything. “I was fine in Santos. We had just played in the Libertadores final (lost 0-1 to Palmeiras in January), I had the confidence of the staff and the supporters. It was not easy to leave. But when my agent told me about an OM interest, I didn't hesitate too much. I didn't even want to know what the Spartak was offering. And when Sampaoli called me, he gave me confidence, told me about the club, the ambitions and I went for it, “said the Brazilian defender in remarks granted to L'Equipe. 
“When Sampaoli called me I rushed in”
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