Posted on January 12, 2022 at 2:10 pm by DM Free since leaving Beijing Guoan, Cédric Bakambu is said to be on the verge of joining OM. Within the Marseille team, we would not hide his optimism. Trained in Sochaux, Cédric Bakambu would be very close to making his return to Ligue 1. Free since his departure from the Beijing Guoan , the forward is said to be on the verge of reaching a deal with OM . As reported by L’Equipe, Marseille president Pablo Longoria has been talking for several weeks with the former Villarreal player to try to convince him. The leader seems to have found the right arguments since Bakambu would have rejected the approaches of several teams, including Sevilla FC , to join OM this winter. “We are working” In the corridors of the Commanderie, the facade discourse reveals a certain caution. “We are working” we slip within the Marseille club as reported by La Provence. But according to the media, the OM would not hide its optimism internally. Announced several months ago in the sights of FC Barcelona, Cédric Bakambu could arrive in Marseille in the coming hours to sign his contract and join the group of Jorge Sampaoli . Skip back to main navigation