Tag: Matt O’Riley

Marseille Push to Sign Matt O’Riley Permanently

Matt O’Riley (Brighton)
October 2025

Marseille are eager to convert O’Riley’s loan from Brighton into a permanent transfer after the Dane impressed in Ligue 1 and Champions League. The French side see him as a long-term fit despite no option-to-buy clause in the loan deal.
Sporting director Medhi Benatia has opened talks with Brighton, keen to negotiate a transfer fee before O’Riley’s value rises further. Marseille view the midfielder as a crucial piece for their European ambitions and want him secured ahead of Denmark’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Marseille Line Up O’Riley as Rabiot Replacement

Matt O’Riley (Brighton)
August 2025

Marseille are set to sign Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley on loan without purchase option, positioning him as Adrien Rabiot’s replacement after the Frenchman’s fallout and impending move to AC Milan. O’Riley, who signed from Celtic last summer and made 21 Premier League appearances, joins on a short-term deal. Born in England but capped for Denmark, he offers creativity to fill the void left by Rabiot’s departure.

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