Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of Jeffrey de Lange from Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles for a fee of €2 million, according to reports.
Jeffrey de Lange To Olympique Marseille
De Lange is expected to join the squad as a backup goalkeeper for the club’s priority target Gerónimo Rulli.
The Marseille-based club are still holding talks with Ajax for the services of Rulli and are yet to secure the services of the Argentine.
Jeffrey de Lange will reportedly sign a three-year deal with Olympique Marseille, which will run until the summer of 2027.
The 26-year-old is expected to arrive in Marseille today, August 7, 2024, to sign the needed documents, with the deal expected to be confirmed subsequently.
Jeffrey de Lange made 38 appearances for Olympique Marseille in the 2023/24 season, recording 11 clean sheets.
The Dutchman has featured for Go Ahead Eagles in the 2024/25 season, featuring in their two-legged UEFA Conference League qualification encounter against Brann.
Go Ahead Eagles were defeated 2-1 on aggregate by SK Brann, with the entirety of the goals in the contest coming in the second leg, as both sides initially played out a 0-0 draw in their first meeting.
Pau Lopez has been the first-choice goalie for Olympique Marseille in the past three seasons, however, he is linked with a move away from the club.
Ruben Blanco was previously deputy to Lopez, but it appears his position on the French side is under threat due to the impending arrival of De Lange.
Blanco has started all of the club’s pre-season friendlies, however, the arrival of Jeffrey de Lange indicates that he could drop further in the pecking order at Olympique Marseille.
It is uncertain if he will remain at the club based in the south of France or if he will jump ship, given he may also be desiring regular playing time.
Who Is Jeffrey de Lange?
He is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles.
Jeffrey de Lange Personal Information?
The Dutchman was born on April 1, 1998, in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and information concerning his family is unknown.
Jeffrey de Lange Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €3 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €700,000 – €3 million.
His Position?
Jeffrey de Lange is a goalkeeper.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
He has represented just two clubs in his professional career, namely; Twente FC and Go Ahead Eagles.
The 26-year-old also represented Dutch giants Ajax during his youth days.
Jeffrey de Lange’s Achievements?
He has won 1 trophy thus far in his professional career – the Dutch second-tier league title.
Jeffrey de Lange Career Stats?
The Dutchman has made 79 club appearances thus far in his career, keeping 22 clean sheets.
Olympique Marseille’s Disappointing 2023/24 Season
Moreover, Olympique Marseille ended the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season in eighth position under now-former boss Jean-Louis Gasset.
Gasset replaced Gennaro Gattuso as manager of the French giants in February 2024, with the hope of galvanizing the club to success.
Olympique Marseille’s underwhelming season was a complete contrast to their outing in the 2022/23 campaign, where they finished 3rd on the log and were hoping to build on their impressive display in the subsequent season.
It will be interesting to see how Roberto De Zerbi will marshall Olympique Marseille in the upcoming season, as they aim for better fortunes in the 2024/25 season, given the signings they have also made.
