OM Mercato: Marseille must outbid Europe for Kumbedi
Olympique de Marseille is keen to sign Wolfsburg right‑back Saël Kumbedi, while a host of European clubs also line up for the 22‑year‑old, creating a competitive summer market. The move, confirmed by journalist Sébastien Vidal at a price of about €8 million, would bolster OM’s defence, but rivals such as AS Roma, Lazio, FC Porto and Feyenoord are also circling the player.
Foot Mercato reported over the weekend that Olympique de Marseille have activated the pursuit of the former Olympique Lyonnais right‑back, who has spent the last eighteen months at Wolfsburg. The club’s new sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi, has praised Kumbedi’s profile as a fit for the team’s defensive needs.
Une information confirmée by Sébastien Vidal states that the German club would request roughly €8 million, bonuses included, to release the player this summer. The figure aligns with the club’s valuation of the former Lyonnais, who remains under contract with Wolfsburg.
“Bruno Genesio submitted internally the name of Saël Kumbedi to strengthen the right flank of OM. The former Lyonnais is among the profiles studied, but Wolfsburg is demanding about €8 million (including bonuses) for a permanent transfer,” Vidal said on X.
Marseille will not be alone in the race; AS Roma, Lazio, FC Porto and Feyenoord Rotterdam have all expressed interest in Kumbedi, according to the same sources. The competition could drive the price higher or force the French club to act swiftly.
Kumbedi, who came through the Olympique Lyonnais academy and made his senior debut there, moved to Wolfsburg a year and a half ago and has featured regularly as a right‑back. His experience in both Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga makes him a valuable asset for any side seeking depth on the flank.
The contrast between Marseille’s targeted acquisition and the crowded field of suitors highlights the urgency for the club to secure the player before the market tightens further, setting the tone for a busy summer transfer window.