Lassana Diarra Set to Join Marseille in Historic Ligue 1 Return
Lassana Diarra is set to make his long-awaited return to Ligue 1 after a career spent across various top clubs in Europe. The former Chelsea and French international midfielder, who had previously only played in Ligue 2 with Le Havre, is poised to join Olympique Marseille in a deal that is almost complete. The 30-year-old will sign a four-year contract with the club, pending a successful medical examination.
Diarra, who had been without a club since leaving Lokomotiv Moscow eleven months ago, has spent the last year maintaining his fitness with physical training in New York, followed by brief stints with West Ham and Inter Milan. Despite being away from competitive football, the Frenchman has kept in top condition and is now ready to return to action in Ligue 1.
The move to Marseille represents a significant milestone in Diarra’s career, as he looks to re-establish himself at the highest level of French football after his departure from the French national team. It also marks a historic moment, as this will be his first appearance in Ligue 1 since his time at Le Havre more than a decade ago.
With his wealth of experience playing for top clubs such as Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Chelsea, Diarra’s addition to Marseille is expected to strengthen their midfield as they look to challenge for top honours in French football.
