The negotiations between OM and FC Bruges continue for the transfer of Joel Ordonez. But the requirements of the Belgian club are enormous to let go of the promising Ecuadorian central defender.
In search of a very high level central defender, Olympique de Marseille set his sights on Joel Ordonez. The defender of FC Bruges is not the only one targeted by Medhi Benatia during this month of August. The Equatorian, however, has the favors of the Olympian board, who appreciates his profile and his exceptional potential. For several days, negotiations have been in full swing between OM and Bruges to try to find an agreement. Marseille is aware of the player’s market value, and knows that it will take almost 30 million euros on the table to recruit Joel Ordonez.
Bruges claims a delirious percentage
Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia have no problem with that. On the other hand, negotiations block other details as reported by journalist Johanna Calderón. It is the percentage to the resale required by FC Bruges which for the moment makes the operation to the operation. And for good reason, the Belgian club has revised its requirements upwards by demanding 25% from the resale for Joel Ordonez. A huge percentage on which Olympique de Marseille does not agree. This is the main blocking point in negotiations between the two clubs since the journalist explains at the same time that Bruges has not changed her mind on the price of Joel Ordonez, namely 32 million euros, a sum that the Marseille club is ready to pay via different bonuses.
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Johanna Calderón adds that payment methods are also the subject of intense negotiations between Pablo Longoria and the leaders of FC Bruges. In addition, we learn that on the side of Joel Ordonez, we are always very excited to join OM. The Ecuadorian international makes Marseille his priority, a positive point for Medhi Benatia in negotiations. It remains to be seen if in the coming days, a total agreement will be reached between the two clubs to finalize the transfer of the 21 -year -old rock, which OM wants to associate with Leonardo Balerdi next season in central defense.
