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Everton's Iliman Ndiaye hints at Marseille return amid contract issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Everton's Iliman Ndiaye hints at Marseille return amid contract issues

Summary

Iliman Ndiaye has expressed interest in returning to Marseille during a discussion with France Football. The Everton forward reflected on his previous season with Marseille, where he struggled with four goals and five assists across 46 appearances. Ndaiye's current situation involves multiple rejected contract offers from Everton, with his camp requesting a low release clause. As he heads to the World Cup with Senegal, Everton faces pressure to manage his contract effectively and may consider delaying negotiations to increase his market value.

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•Ndiaye recalls challenges during his time at Marseille.
•He seeks a second opportunity at the French club.
•Everton rejected multiple contract offers from Ndiaye's camp.
•Marseille showed no interest in keeping him previously.
•Negotiations may continue into late August.

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Iliman Ndiaye has been speaking. Frankly, as it happens. In a recent chat with France Football, later picked up by Foot Mercato, the Everton attacker looked back at his stint in Ligue 1, refusing to h...
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