Igor Paixão Marseille Brazil · forward · 26yrs
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Foot Mercato reports that Igor Paixão is nearing a move to Sunderland. The report also mentions Manchester City’s planned €140m offer for Enzo Fernández and Liverpool’s opening talks for Ismaïla Sarr.
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Update (Get French Football News): Get French Football News reports that Igor Paixao has addressed speculation over his future at Olympique de Marseille. The Brazilian winger says he did not want to leave the French club, despite reported interest from Sunderland. Paixao had been strongly linked with a departure during the summer, while Marseille were described as needing to raise funds and meet commitments made to UEFA. The available report does not state that negotiations with Sunderland reached an advanced stage, nor does it confirm any offer or agreement. Paixao therefore remains associated with Marseille, with his comments indicating a preference to stay at the club.
Update (Get French Football News): Get French Football News reports that Igor Paixao wanted to stay at Olympique de Marseille this summer despite interest from Premier League clubs Sunderland and Leeds United. The 26-year-old was reportedly willing to accept a reduction in salary to remain with Marseille. The available report does not indicate that a contract extension has been completed or that negotiations have reached an advanced stage. It instead highlights Paixao’s preference to continue at the French club while external interest exists. No financial figure for the proposed pay cut is provided.