Genoa closes bridge with Olympique Marseille: Hamed Traoré close and there
Genoa is accelerating in the market to provide Daniele De Rossi with a more competitive team with solutions in all sectors. Among the priorities defined by the Rossoblù coach is Hamed Traoré, Ivorian midfielder from Olympique Marseille, whose arrival in Liguria is getting closer and closer. According to the Italian press, there is an understanding between the clubs regarding the business formula: loan with the right to purchase option. The bonuses chapter remains open for now, a detail that is being refined so that the dossier can be definitively closed.Traoré, born in 2000, has already made it known that he welcomes the move to Genoa, a sign that facilitated conversations between the parties. The profile pleases De Rossi, who appreciates the midfielder's ability to connect sectors, lead the game and appear in creative areas, characteristics seen as essential to increasing the variety of solutions in the midfield. The Ligurian board is now working around the clock to seal the last details and ensure that the player can be integrated as soon as the agreement is formalized.
From the same channel of dialogue between Genoa and Olympique Marseille the name of Derek Cornelius also emerged. The Canadian defender returned to the French club after loaning to Rangers and was the target of surveys from the Rossoblù structure. The evaluation focuses on the possibility of adding another alternative to the defensive axis, reinforcing the depth of the squad to face the demands of the season. For now, these are exploratory contacts, but the Cornelius dossier remains on the table while the contours of the Traoré operation are resolved.
Genoa's strategy in the market involves adding immediate quality without compromising financial balance, which is why the loan formula with purchase option appears as preferential. In Traoré's case, the basic understanding already exists and negotiations focus on the variable incentives and performance targets that could trigger additional payments to Marseille. As for Cornelius, the directors evaluate the sporting impact and the salary framework before moving on to the next stages.
With the pre-season gathering pace, the Ligurian club intends to quickly close these files to offer De Rossi the hard core with which he intends to work. Traoré's entry would bring new solutions to the midfield, while the possible arrival of Cornelius would represent another reliable option for the defensive line. The channel with Olympique Marseille is open and active: the priority is to complete Traoré, without losing sight of the Cornelius opportunity if conditions prove advantageous for all parties.
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