From France to England and back.That’s the path of Ismaila Sarr, who is on the verge of sealing the deal with the Ligue 1 powerhouse Olympique Marseille. The 25-year-old Senegalese winger spent last season with the EFL Championship outfit Watford, making 39 appearances in all competitions, scoring ten goals and recording six assists. He previously joined Watford from Rennes for a club-record fee of £28.8 million.Ismaila Sarr to Olympique Marseille — here we go! Verbal agreement in place with Watford after contacts revealed yesterday 🔵✨Sarr has immediately accepted OM as destination. Contract agreed until June 2028.OM, waiting for final green light to book medical tests in 24/48h. pic.twitter.com/n2bkuxssOp— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2023 Sarr is scheduled to undergo a medical on Monday and personal terms are in place ahead of the proposed transfer to OM being completed. Marseille finished last season in third place and are fighting for place in the Champions League through qualifications.##NAJAVA_MECA_7383618##The Senegalese has a year left to run on his current contract with Watford, but there have been no meaningful talks about an extension at Vicarage Road. According to British media, Aston Villa came close to signing the Senegal international last year, while Crystal Palace and Tottenham have previously monitored his situation.He’s not been consistent enough in recent years but Ismaïla Sarr was great under Nigel Pearson, played a huge role in getting us promoted during the 2020/21 season and has given us some top moments… Go well Isma. #WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/ix1XxAGqWj— Charlie Zazzera (@CZazzera) July 23, 2023 But the attacker, who played at the World Cup in Qatar last year, is now poised to make a move to Ligue 1, with his playing style viewed as a perfect match for Marseille coach Marcelino.
