Villarreal eyes OM's homegrown winger amid Marseille's financial strain
Villarreal are circling Tadjidine Mmadi, the 19‑year‑old winger who has become a key figure for Olympique de Marseille (OM), as the French club wrestles with financial difficulties and the summer market draws to a close.
Auteur d’une préparation remarquée avec l’OM, Tadjidine Mmadi aurait tapé dans l’œil de Villarreal. The Spanish side has identified the young Minot as a potential addition after his recent displays in training and friendlies.
La situation financière de l’OM could give Villarreal a foothold, and Selon Fichajes the club hopes to exploit this context before the transfer window ends. The Spanish club believes the timing is right to make an approach.
Villarreal's interest intensifies
Alors que l’effectif marseillais reste susceptible de bouger cet été, Villarreal s’intéresse à Mmadi. The interest arrives while Marseille’s squad is expected to see changes, making the winger a valuable target.
Dans le cadre de la formation phocéenne, the Marseillais product has emerged as a promising element of the Olympic centre. Purely home‑grown, the 19‑year‑old has already earned several appearances last season and now enjoys a full preparation period.
Mmadi a marqué des points dimanche contre l’Athletic Bilbao. Entering at the Vélodrome, the Minot netted the final goal of the 3‑1 victory, a performance that reinforced his rising profile. “On a bossé, on a ce qu’on mérite”, he said after the friendly.
Dans un mercato jusqu’ici marqué par l’absence de recrues, le jeune Marseillais peut incarner une solution interne. The Club knows supporters cherish home‑grown talent, so a departure would be poorly received. OM estimates his value at €800,000, up from €300,000 in December 2025, and insists a substantially higher offer would be required.
Villarreal estimates the Marseille context may open a window in the final weeks of the market, while OM remains cautious, awaiting a bid that reflects the player’s progress and the club’s financial reality. The contrast highlights a potential tug‑of‑war between a club seeking external reinforcement and a side hoping to retain its own rising star.