Olympique de Marseille have reportedly informed Faris Moumbagna that he is no longer part of their plans for the upcoming season, signalling an imminent departure for the Cameroonian international.
According to local outlet La Provence, the French club has communicated its decision directly to the 23-year-old forward, who recently returned from an extended spell on the sidelines due to injury.
Despite regaining full fitness, Moumbagna appears to be one of several players Marseille is prepared to offload as part of a broader effort to streamline the squad and reduce the club’s wage expenditure.
The former Bodø/Glimt striker now finds himself at a career crossroads, with Marseille actively encouraging him to seek a new destination where he can gain regular playing time and revive his form.
Though no official statement has been issued by the club, the message behind the scenes is clear: Moumbagna is free to pursue a transfer this summer.
Having joined Marseille with high expectations, Moumbagna’s time at the club has been marked by limited opportunities and untimely setbacks, including his recent injury layoff.
Though flashes of potential were evident during his brief appearances, a combination of tactical reshuffling and intensified competition for attacking roles has seen the forward slip down the pecking order.
The club’s new sporting direction, aimed at revamping the squad for domestic and European competition, has led to difficult decisions being made regarding several fringe players.
Moumbagna, despite his international pedigree and physical attributes, has not been deemed essential to the plans moving forward.
Marseille are understood to be open to both loan and permanent offers, with interest likely to come from clubs across Europe and possibly further afield.
For Moumbagna, who has represented Cameroon at international level, the coming weeks may present a chance to reignite a promising career that has lost momentum in recent months.
His departure would be in line with Marseille’s broader objective of building a leaner and more competitive squad under the current management.
The club’s recent activity in the transfer market suggests an emphasis on tactical flexibility and squad depth, with priority being given to players who can contribute immediately and consistently.
For Moumbagna, the opportunity to leave could offer a much-needed fresh start. Still only in his early twenties, the striker has the time and talent to re-establish himself at the highest level—provided he can find the right environment to regain rhythm and confidence following his return from injury.
While his exit has yet to be finalised, all signs point toward an imminent departure. As Marseille continue to reshape their squad in preparation for the new season, Faris Moumbagna looks set to begin a new chapter elsewhere.
