Pablo Longoria tried several methods to strengthen OM this summer. He specifically knocked on the door of Real Madrid to see if Mariano Diaz was interested. without success.
Since Alexis Sánchez decided to leave after spending one year with La Canebière, Olympique de Marseille had to look for a new striker. And if possible, famous. If Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was ultimately chosen, Pablo Longoria also went to Real Madrid to find out. At the end of the contract, Mariano Díaz took interest in him, but the reciprocity was not forthcoming.
It was the player who revealed the interest of the President of Marseille. in an interview this week seville dialogueThe former Olympique Lyonnais striker spoke about his various contacts this summer. , I got many offers from different teams. Sevilla FC was one of them. Marseille was also there. But Sevilla is a club I have always liked. I always wanted to play it. ,
Reunion with Sergio Ramos
And so Mariano Diaz was traded to Jules Kounde’s former club, despite Olympique de Marseille’s desire to make him their number one attacking asset. Obviously having great affection for Sevilla, Díaz did not hide his joy at making this choice. , The important thing was not money, but other things and I think Sevilla is a great club. Very good staff. »From now on, he will find a former Real teammate in Sergio Ramos, without forgetting the former OM, Lucas Ocampos.