Olympique Marseille poised to land Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha

Olympique Marseille has shown keen interest in securing the services of Wilfried Zaha, the experienced forward from Crystal Palace. Zaha, who is widely regarded as one of the top wingers from Ivory Coast, has had a successful season, registering six goals and three assists in 25 appearances across various competitions for Crystal Palace. He has also left a mark on the international stage, with five goals in 30 senior appearances for the Ivory Coast national team.

Crystal Palace FC

Zaha’s contract with Crystal Palace is set to expire in June. Marseille is said to be actively pursuing him and is optimistic about offering him the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season, which could be an appealing prospect for the 30-year-old winger.

However, Zaha’s availability for Marseille or other potential suitors could be impacted by his current groin injury, which he sustained during a match against Leicester City on April 1. Despite this setback, Zaha’s exceptional talent and potential contribution to a team’s attack have not gone unnoticed, and Marseille is reportedly determined to acquire his services.

Zaha has already turned down a significant offer from Al Ittihad, showcasing his desire to explore other options and potentially play at a higher level. His noteworthy performances for Crystal Palace include a historic moment when he became the first player to score 50 top-flight goals for the club in a memorable 2-0 win against Manchester City in October 2021.

World Football Rumours

As a versatile attacker known for his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability, Zaha could be a valuable addition to any team, including Olympique Marseille, as they aim to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level, including the Champions League.

The upcoming transfer window will reveal where Zaha ultimately ends up, but with his contract set to expire soon and interest from clubs like Marseille, football fans will be eagerly following the developments to see where the veteran winger’s next destination will be.

Football transfer rumours

For all football news, transfer rumors and much more regarding World football stay tuned to us at worldfootballrumours.com.

To stay up to date on the latest from World Football Rumours on social media, follow us on Twitter, and Pinterest.

Responsibility for the information and views expressed in the article lies entirely with the author. The content of this article does not reflect the official opinion of worldfootballrumours.com.

Will Wilfried Zaha end up at Olympique Marseille this summer?

Enzo Cattaneo

Naples-born Enzo Cattaneo has spent more than a decade living in Madrid and writing about Spanish football, German football and the Premier League for various Spanish football websites and now he writes about World football for World Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers and rumours pretty much nonstop since the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *