In football, the parking lots of professional club training centers are often filled with beautiful luxury or sports cars which are very expensive. In Marseille, Marley Aké is an exception. The 19-year-old, who signed his first professional contract in June 2019, is barred by his teammates because of his vehicle. The reason ? The OM striker - author of a remarkable entry against Lille (1-2) last Sunday - drives a car without a license. “I had it before arriving in Marseille. I could not pass the license last year because there was the BAC and football, I did not have too much time, explains Aké in a video published by OM. I told myself that I was going to take a car without a license, I have been coming with it since the beginning of the year. ”
"It allows him to wash his clothes when he rolls, it's practical."
Dimitri PayetIf his vehicle is a source of teasing, it is above all for the noise it produces. His teammates, including Dimitri Payet, have also found him several nicknames: “It is more a washing machine than a tractor. It allows him to wash his clothes when he is driving, it is practical, ”said the Marseilles playmaker, smiling. Marley Aké, who has just had her license, takes these little jokes with sympathy: “I get a lot of room, but it's very effective […] They all made jokes on this car, but that's okay , he confides with a smile. I don't care, it's very useful. Some come on foot. If I can take this, I'm not going to be shy. ”
Marley Aké's car on video (16 'to 18')
This season, Marley Aké is part of the rotation of André Villas-Boas. The striker, who can evolve on the sides but also at the forefront, has already participated in 7 Ligue 1 games in 2019-2020, in three French Cup matches and in one League Cup match. He did not score a goal. With Radonjic's injury, the 19-year-old should benefit from a slightly longer playing time in the coming weeks.
Aké's great work on Benedetto's goal against Lille
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