Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of Neal Maupay from Everton on a season-long loan deal for a fee of €500,000.
Maupay becomes the 12th signing made by Marseille this summer, having already secured the services of Mason Greenwood, Elye Wahi, Ismaël Koné, Bamo Meïté and Gerónimo Rulli.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have also signed Derek Cornelius, Jeffrey de Lange, and Valentín Carboni this summer
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Lilian Brassier, and Jonathan Rowe have also joined the club on loan this summer.
Olympique Marseille Statement Confirming The Signing Of Neal Maupay
Meanwhile, confirming the loan-signing of Neal Maupay, Olympique Marseille put out a statement on their website which read:
“Olympique de Marseille are pleased to announce the signing of Neal Maupay from Everton FC.
“The 28-year-old forward has joined the club on loan with an option to buy after successfully passing a medical.”
Maupay understands what it means to play in France, having been born and raised in the country.
Neal Maupay also began his professional football career in the European nation, and he has previously represented French clubs like OGC Nice, Saint-Étienne,, and Stade Brestois.
The center-forward spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Brentford, having failed to secure a starting shirt at Everton.
He made 34 appearances for the Bees last season, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in all competitions.
Neal Maupay was also linked with Greek giants AEK Athens before he completed a move to Olympique Marseille.
Who is Neal Maupay?
He is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Marseille on loan from Premier League club Everton.
Neal Maupay Personal Information?
He was born on August 14, 1996, in Versailles, France, to an Argentine mother and a French father.
It is uncertain if he has any siblings, as nothing regarding such has been revealed to the public.
Neal Maupay’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €12 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €13 million – €18 million.
Maupay’s Career Stats?
Neal Maupay has made 375 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 102 goals and providing 32 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Maupay is yet to feature at the senior level for France but has represented the country at the Under 21, 19, 17, and 16 levels.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
The Frenchman has played for several clubs in his career, including Saint Ettiene, OGC Nice, Brentford, Brighton, and Stade Brestois.
His Position?
The 28-year-old functions primarily as a center-forward, but can also be deployed as a second striker.
Olympique Marseille
The Olympians began the 2023/24 season with a 5-1 smashing win over Brest, before playing out a 2-2 draw with Stade Reims in their second league game.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side returned to action on Saturday, August 31, 2024, with an away game against Toulouse.
Olympique Marseille currently occupy the 5th spot on the Ligue 1 table with 4 points from 2 league matches.
