He was all smiles when the news broke.
Sunday evening, coming out of the miraculous draw point won by OM against Lille (1-1), thanks to a huge Steve Mandanda, André Villas Boas mentioned the Olympian transfer window.
And the Portuguese technician had information to provide.
Barring a last minute bad surprise, an attacker will be recruited in the hours to come.
Good news for Marseille, much too light in this sector of play with the only presence of Benedetto (very far from his best level), Germain (scorer on Sunday evening but little used by AVB) and the young Aké.
"He has to go through the medical check-ups first, then we can tell you."
There is agreement between the parties, he takes the plane tomorrow evening.
This name never came out (in the press), this time I won ”
André Villas Boas
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A young striker "of 18, 19 years" is due to arrive in Marseille and should sign by Wednesday, the coach announced on Sunday, without revealing his name or nationality.
"Yes, a small player of 18, 19 years will arrive, to work, a nugget, as you often say, but I can not say who", said "AVB" in press conference after the draw against Lille.
"He has to go through the medical check-ups first, then we can tell you."
There is agreement between the parties, he takes the plane tomorrow evening.
This name never came out (in the press), this time I won ”, smiled Villas-Boas.
Only a few more hours to wait and the Marseille supporters will finally be fixed.
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