US EditionMarseille Signs Brazilian Winger Paixão From Feyenoord to Boost Attacking Options
BOUCHES-DU-RHONE, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR, AUG 1 – Igor Paixao signed a five-year contract with Olympique Marseille for 35 million euros, becoming their most expensive recruit to strengthen the attack for the Champions League campaign.
- Ligue 1 club Marseille signed 25-year-old Brazilian winger Igor Paixão from Feyenoord on a five-year deal announced late Friday.
- Marseille pursued Paixão after his strong last season scoring 18 goals and providing 19 assists in 47 games, edging Leeds United in the transfer race.
- Paixão joins an attack featuring Mason Greenwood and Amine Gouiri, alongside new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as Marseille prepares for their August 15 match at Rennes.
- The transfer deal could reach 35 million euros , making Paixão Marseille's most expensive recruit, highlighting the club's investment in striking options.
- Paixão's arrival strengthens Marseille’s squad as they aim to build on last season’s second-place Ligue 1 finish and direct Champions League qualification.
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Marseille sign Brazilian winger Paixão from Feyenoord to boost
MARSEILLE: Ligue 1 club Marseille have bolstered their attack by signing Brazilian winger Igor Paixão from Feyenoord in a deal that could rise to 35 million euros ($40.6 million). The 25-year-old Paixão scored 18 goals in 47 games last season and was voted the Dutch player of the season. Marseille beat competition from newly promoted Premier League team Leeds to sign him.
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Marseille signs Brazilian winger Paixão from Feyenoord to boost attacking options
Ligue 1 club Marseille has bolstered its attack by signing Brazilian winger Igor Paixão from Feyenoord in a deal which could rise to 35 million euros.
At €35 million including bonuses, Igor Paixao is OM's most expensive new signing. Lucho Gonzalez is still holding out, but not for much longer. The iconic Argentinian playmaker is the last remaining representative of a now-distant era for Olympique de Marseille, ranking among the top 10 most expensive signings in the club's history. All those ahead of him arrived under the current management with Frank McCourt as owner. Yesterday, the American b…
The Brazilian, bought for the record amount of 35 million euros, arrived on Thursday in Marseille from Feyenoord.
Ligue 1 club Marseille have bolstered their attack by signing Brazilian winger Igor Paixão from Feyenoord in a deal that could be worth €35 million ($40.6 million).
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