Alaixys Romao, the Togolese defensive midfielder, was recruited by Olympique de Marseille in the middle of the Togolese campaign at the 2013 football CAN. Romao quickly made an impact and earned a spot in the starting lineup for Marseille.
In a match against Evian for the 24th day of Ligue 1, Marseille’s coach, Elie Baup, decided to include Romao in the starting eleven. This indicated the confidence that the coaching staff had in the newly recruited midfielder from Lorient. Romao faced the challenge of confirming his abilities and contributing to Marseille’s success in the French league.