Posted December 26, 2021 at 1:30 am by AM
While OM decided to extend Jordan Amavi's lease last summer, the former Nice player plays very little which sows doubt on the choice by Pablo Longoria.
In order to avoid a new start at 0 € after those of Florian Thauvin and Valère Germain , the OM has decided to extend the contract of Jordan Amavi until June 2025. And the former Niçois did not hide his joy last August in the columns of L'Equipe: “I'm very well here, it's not just any club. I was able to experience complicated periods there, but I want to be part of the long term (…) Wish number 1 was to stay, I made it clear to Pablo (Longoria) ”. But since last summer, the situation has changed a lot.
Amavi's extension raises questions
Indeed, Jordan Amavi only took part in two meetings this season and each time in matches during which Jorge Sampaoli had achieved a high turnover. And yet, OM has no other left side of training in its workforce which says a lot about the intentions of the Argentine technician with Jordan Amavi . But above all, knowing that Jorge Sampaoli did not count on the native of Toulon, why Pablo Longoria decided to extend it? A question that remains unanswered, but while the OM sought to reduce its payroll, the extension of Jordan Amavi intrigued. And if it is not sold during the winter transfer window, it could clearly have a big impact on the club's finances …