Giannelli Imbula had the opportunity to join Chelsea during the offseason, but he ultimately chose Marseille due to the club’s policy of promoting young players in domestic and European competitions. Imbula, who made a promising start with Marseille, mentioned that there were advanced contacts with Chelsea, but he felt it was premature for him at this stage of his career. He expressed his admiration for the Vélodrome stadium and its supporters, considering it to have the best atmosphere. Imbula also commented that, despite hearing about famous stadiums like Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, nothing impressed him more than Marseille’s stadium and audience.
MARSEILLE: IMBULA APPRECIATES THE PRESSURE OF THE VÉLODROME
