Adam El Boughlamy, the 18-year-old Montpellier midfielder whose trainee contract is expiring, was initially reported to be very close to joining Olympique de Marseille, and then Foot Mercato mentioned an attempt by Paris Saint-Germain. This same media outlet claims this Thursday evening that the young player will indeed sign with OM.
Despite PSG’s last-minute attempt, Adam El Boughlamy has chosen to sign with OM.
This announcement is credible, as it was the prevailing trend in this matter, and it makes sense. El Boughlamy avoids a major culture shock by going to Marseille. He can also expect more playing time there in the near future compared to PSG, where competition for places is fierce. Moreover, there’s no evidence that the Parisian club actually made a move. It remains just a rumor, without confirmation. We can’t rule out the possibility that the agent is playing a game to get a better offer.
