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OM tried to recruit Lucas Da Cunha

Medhi Benatia revealed that Olympique de Marseille had seriously considered recruiting Lucas Da Cunha, now brilliant in the French team.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 3:42 AM
OM tried to recruit Lucas Da Cunha
Key Things to Know
  • Olympique de Marseille attempted to recruit Como attacking midfielder Lucas Da Cunha during the winter transfer window.
  • Former OM director Medhi Benatia revealed the club tracked Da Cunha for approximately 18 months.
  • A permanent transfer collapsed because Como's financial demands were deemed too expensive by Marseille.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Olympique de Marseille football director Medhi Benatia revealed that the club actively tried to recruit attacking midfielder Lucas Da Cunha from Italian side Como. Marseille monitored the French player for nearly a year and a half before making an unsuccessful push to complete a transfer during the winter window.

Benatia explained that Como's financial demands prevented the deal from going through, describing the asking price as too expensive. As an alternative, OM redirected their recruitment efforts and finalized a deal for midfielder Quinten Timber instead.

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