Overview
- Eighteen-year-old Ethan Nwaneri has seen limited senior action since Roberto De Zerbi left Marseille, with reporting citing about 19 minutes played under new leadership.
- Habib Beye is now head coach, and Nwaneri came off the bench in Beye’s first match after going unused under interim Jacques Abardonado.
- Robert Pires said he is not worried about Nwaneri and noted Beye’s strong English could aid the youngster’s development.
- Midfielder Quinten Timber said Nwaneri has adapted well in Marseille and is improving every day in training, urging patience from supporters.
- Marseille paid a guaranteed €1.5m loan fee that could rise toward €4m depending on involvement, as questions persist over Nwaneri’s fit in Beye’s 3-5-2 after a brief substitute role up front.