Mathieu Valbuena’s potential departure from Olympique de Marseille is definitely one of the hot transfer stories during the 2014 World Cup. At 29, Valbuena is at a pivotal point in his career—looking for one final big move, and the timing couldn’t be better for him personally, with a strong start to the tournament boosting his value.
His agent Jean-Pierre Bernès confirming serious talks, including with Fiorentina and clubs from Turkey, suggests this isn’t just smoke. If a deal materializes, it would mark the end of an eight-year spell with OM, where Valbuena has become a fan favorite and key playmaker.
From Marseille’s perspective, losing Valbuena would be a major blow, especially as they aim to rebuild and challenge more seriously in Ligue 1 next season. His creativity and experience are not easily replaced. The club would need to act quickly and wisely in the transfer market to fill the void.
