Yahoo Sports Official | Elye Wahi joins Marseille from Lens
Olympique de Marseille have officially announced the signing of Elye Wahi (21) from RC Lens. It’s been widely reported (although currently unconfirmed by the club) that the former Montpellier HSC striker will join on a contract lasting until 2029.
The arrival of Wahi puts an end to Marseille’s pursuit of a new starting striker with the Frenchman given the number nine shirt and the keys to the attack following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (35) earlier in the summer.
Wahi may not have been the club’s first choice after Aubameyang was sold to Al Qadisiah, with Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah (25) at one stage being Marseille’s priority. However, Marseille were convinced that they could forge a deal with Lens and secure a forward with high potential and experience leading an attack in Ligue 1.
Wahi may have struggled last season with his big-money move from Montpellier to Lens but there is a sense that Marseille believe in his ability and there is a clear hope that under Roberto De Zerbi’s tutelage, he will be able to tap into his obvious talent on a more regular basis.
