Ramy Bensebaïni has expressed a strong interest in joining Olympique de Marseille, with the Ligue 1 club reciprocating their intent to bring the Algerian international to the Stade Vélodrome.
The Borussia Dortmund left-back, who remains a regular starter for the Bundesliga side, is now emerging as a priority target for Marseille’s summer transfer campaign.
According to reports confirmed by multiple outlets, including Foot Mercato and DZfoot, Marseille’s sporting leadership—Mehdi Benatia, head coach Roberto De Zerbi, and club president Pablo Longoria—are all in alignment over their pursuit of the Algerian defender.
Initial contact between Bensebaïni and Marseille dates back to January 2024, when the French club first explored the possibility of acquiring the player.
Though no agreement was reached at the time, sources indicate that the 29-year-old remains keen on making the switch to Ligue 1 and sees Marseille as a suitable next step in his career.
His current market valuation stands at around €15 million, but no formal offer has yet been submitted by the French side.
Bensebaïni’s desire for a move comes amid growing uncertainty regarding his European prospects with Dortmund. Although still competing in the Bundesliga, Dortmund’s recent slip in form may jeopardize their qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Freiburg’s 2–1 victory over Kiel on Saturday kept them four points ahead of Dortmund, who still have two matches in hand after Freiburg completed their 33rd matchday fixture.
While Marseille’s own qualification for the Champions League remains in doubt, the club’s ambition underlines their aggressive approach in the transfer market.
The interest in Bensebaïni complements their ongoing pursuit of fellow Algerian international Houssem Aouar, though progress in that regard appears slower.
Nevertheless, the momentum around Bensebaïni is reportedly gaining traction.
The Constantine-born defender, known for his tactical intelligence and defensive versatility, has earned praise for his performances both domestically and on the international stage.
A regular with Algeria’s national team, Bensebaïni has accumulated extensive experience across European leagues, including stints in France with Rennes and in Germany with Borussia Mönchengladbach before joining Dortmund.
Despite his current role in Dortmund’s starting lineup, Bensebaïni’s openness to a move suggests he is weighing long-term playing time and strategic fit as he approaches the peak years of his career.
Marseille, under the guidance of their newly restructured technical staff, may offer the right combination of opportunity and ambition.
As of now, discussions remain in the preliminary stages, with no official negotiations or bids disclosed. However, Marseille’s clear interest and the player’s willingness to make the move mark this potential transfer as one to watch closely in the coming weeks.
With the summer window fast approaching and both clubs finalizing their league campaigns, further developments are expected soon as Marseille looks to reinforce its squad and return to European prominence.
