Jordan Ayew’s situation at Marseille sounds complicated but quite typical of football transfers where contract length and club demands clash. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Jordan Ayew, new recruit at Marseille, is not in Bielsa’s plans and is likely to leave this season.
Nice is interested and close to a deal, but the sticking point is the transfer fee: Marseille wants €4 million, which Nice is refusing to pay.
Ayew has only one year left on his contract, which weakens Marseille’s bargaining position—they need to sell but can’t push too hard on price.
OM also needs to reduce their squad size, increasing their motivation to reach an agreement.
Last season, Ayew spent six months on loan at Sochaux, showing he’s already been sidelined.
Given all this, a compromise or loan deal might be the most likely outcome. Marseille might have to lower their price or accept a loan with an option to buy. For Nice, it’s a chance to pick up a promising player at a more reasonable cost.
