Igor Paixao open to Marseille pay cut

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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.