Bruno Genesio addresses potential Igor Paixao transfer from Marseille

Marseille manager Bruno Genesio addressed internal friction regarding the late-window status of Igor Paixao, who faced a potential transfer to Sunderland. Club president Stéphane Richard confirmed that the manager considered his position over the club's strategy, as financial restrictions from the DNCG and UEFA limited investment despite several high-profile departures. Players including Greenwood, Facundo Medina, Geronimo Rulli, Leonardo Balerdi, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left the club during the summer, further complicating the squad's composition. Richard stated that owner Frank McCourt ultimately intervened to keep the Brazilian player in Marseille. Genesio clarified that his objections were based on the club's need to balance economic constraints with sporting requirements. The manager noted that his concerns regarding the squad's future were addressed by the ownership.

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