Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of Brazil International Renan Lodi from Atletico Madrid, according to multiple reports.
According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, Lodi has accepted Marseille as his next destination and he will pen a five-year deal with the club, which will run until 2028.
The needed paperwork has been signed and his medical has being booked. Olympique Marseille will be signing the Brazilian for a reported fee of €13 million.
Atletico Madrid will also keep 20% sell on clause and the medical of Renan Lodi has been scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2023.
Several clubs were reportedly interested in signing Lodi, including Nottingham Forest, where he spent the entirety of last season on loan.
The 25-year-old made 32 appearances for Nottingham Forest last term, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.
The Brazilian’s only goal for Forest was against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup on the 9th of November, 2022.
He assisted the tricky trees to a 16th place finish in the Premier League last term, helping the club secure a spot in the top-flight next season.
The former Athletico Paranaense defender made 118 appearances for Atletico Madrid, scoring 6 goals and providing 10 assists in his four-year stay at the Spanish capital.
Renan Lodi was part of the Atletico Madrid side that lifted the 2020/21 Spanish La Liga title.
He made his debut with Brazil on the 10th of October, 2019, being introduced for Alex Sandro in a 1-1 draw with Senegal.
Renan Lodi is Olympique Marseille second signing this summer
The 25-year-old will become the second signing for Olympique Marseille this summer, having already signed Geoffrey Kondogbia from Atletico Madrid.
Marseille have made the acquisition of a right-back a priority this summer, after Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares returned to Arsenal after spending last season on-loan at the club.
Saed Kolasinac has also left the French side to join Atalanta on a free transfer this summer.
Lodi’s contract with Atletico Madrid was set to end in 2026, but he will be departing the club this summer for Olympique Marseille.
Nottingham Forest had the chance to sign the Brazilian, but they refused to pay his €30 million buy option in June, 2023.
Lodi will be bringing his A-game to Olympique Marseille, given his outstanding qualities at left-back. He can also function as a left-midfielder.
Marseille finished third last season, with 73 points and they have a Champions League qualification spot.
Lodi might be competing in the Champions League next term depending on their result in the qualifiers.
Who is Renan Lodi?
He is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Olympique Marseille and the Brazil national team.
Renan Lodi’s girlfriend?
The name of his girlfriend is Rafaela Lima.
Renan Lodi’s net worth, salary and market value?
His market value is €22 – 27 million and he earned £64,000 weekly at Atletico Madrid, his salary at Olympique Marseille is unknown.
According to Transfermkt, the market value of Renan Lodi is €20,000,000.
Where can Renan Lodi function?
His primary position is as a left-back but he can also function as a left-midfielder.
