Despite growing external interest, Marseille are keeping the Super Eagles midfielder in their plans as the club rebuilds its engine room under a new coach.
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Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi will stay at Olympique de Marseille this summer, according to an exclusive report from Soccernet.ng, with the 23 year old expected to report for pre-season and remain part of the Ligue 1 club’s plans rather than push for an exit.
Nnadi, who only recently signed a long term deal at the club, is not currently being lined up for a departure as Marseille shape their squad under new head coach Bruno Genesio.
Midfield Depth Takes Priority Over An Exit
According to Soccernet.ng’s sources, Marseille have no intention of sanctioning either a permanent sale or a loan move for Nnadi at this stage, with the club instead focused on protecting its midfield numbers following the recent departure of Bilal Nadir. That exit has reportedly made maintaining internal competition in the middle of the park a bigger priority than cashing in on Nnadi this window.
The midfielder is currently in Nigeria and is expected to return to France shortly to link up with Marseille’s pre-season programme, where his form in training and early friendlies will help shape his role for the coming campaign under the new coaching staff.
Interest Noted, But No Immediate Plans To Sell
While other clubs have shown interest in Nnadi, Marseille’s current stance treats him as part of a longer term project rather than a player available for a quick sale. A loan exit has not been completely ruled out further down the line, but for now the priority is squad stability ahead of a season that will demand strength in depth across both domestic and European competition.
📌 Did You Know?
- Nnadi previously played for Belgian side Zulte Waregem before his move to Marseille.
- Nnadi came through Nigeria’s Flying Eagles youth setup before establishing himself at senior international level.
- Bruno Genesio has managed several French top-flight clubs, including a previous spell at Lyon, before taking charge at Marseille.
- Marseille compete in both Ligue 1 and continental competition, making squad depth a season-long priority rather than just a summer concern.
- Nigerian players moving through Belgian football before a bigger European move has become an increasingly common pathway in recent years.
