Transfers: Morel was « in very advanced talks with Rennes »

Last Monday, Jérémy Morel has officially signed a four years contract with Olympique de Marseille. Approached more than a month ago by Stade Rennais, as we exclusively revealed, the ex-Lorient left back has finally left the « Rouge et Noir » in the lurch.

« I don’t think that we will make it with Jérémy Morel. We are not able to find an agreement. He prefers to go somewhere else. », explained Pierre Dréossi on RMC last Saturday, while the transfer seemed close to be finalised.

Morel explained this sudden turnaround on the official website of Olympique de Marseille. « I was indeed in very advanced talks with Rennes but when OM contacted me, I quickly made my decision. ». « At the end, Marseille got things moving. I chose OM. Marseille is a step ahead, in comparison to Rennes. », the defender said to RMC Monday evening.