Hojbjerg loses Marseille captaincy after declining Newcastle move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been stripped of the Marseille captaincy after refusing to transfer to Newcastle United. The Magpies aimed to sign Hojbjerg for £15 million as a replacement for Bruno Guimaraes, but the midfielder declined the offer. This decision has reportedly angered Marseille owner Frank McCourt. Following the development, Timothy Weah has been appointed as the new captain. Marseille manager Bruno Genesio expressed dissatisfaction with the management's decision regarding Hojbjerg's captaincy.
- •Hojbjerg refuses to join Newcastle United from Marseille.
- •Marseille has appointed Timothy Weah as the new captain.
- •Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle expressed interest in Hojbjerg.
- •Marseille was prepared to accept a £15 million deal.
- •Manager Bruno Genesio disagreed with the captaincy decision.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg stripped of Marseille captaincy after refusing to join Newcastle United
"Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been stripped of the club’s captaincy after refusing to join Newcastle United. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle wants to bring the Dane to the St Jam...
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