Leonardo Balerdi set to leave Marseille despite contract extension talks

After a turbulent season that saw Olympique de Marseille fail to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League, several key players are expected to depart the club. Among them is Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi, whose exit appears to be already confirmed internally. Multiple clubs have expressed interest in signing the 27-year-old defender, who is under contract until June 2028.

The Argentine defender has struggled to find consistency this season, struggling with both form and fitness. Despite being deemed untouchable during the previous transfer window, financial constraints at the French club now make his departure inevitable. Insiders reveal that an agreement has already been reached between Balerdi and Olympique de Marseille regarding his exit.

Balerdi’s departure: a done deal?

In a recent YouTube livestream, a prominent football journalist confirmed that Leonardo Balerdi’s move away from Marseille is imminent. « Balerdi is sure to leave, » the reporter stated. « He had already reached an agreement with the club several weeks ago. » This aligns with earlier reports suggesting that both the player’s camp and the club are aligned on the terms of his transfer. While the names of interested clubs remain undisclosed, discussions are reportedly underway.

Potential destinations for the Argentine defender

Following Marseille’s final league match against Stade Rennais, Leonardo Balerdi remained tight-lipped about his future. « We’ll see, » he responded when questioned about his next steps. « For now, I’m focused on the present, but we’ll see what happens. » However, several top European clubs are rumored to be keen on his services, including Juventus, AS Roma, Nottingham Forest, and Atlético de Madrid.