Marseille Confirm Signing Of Controversial Everton Striker Neal Maupay

In the latest Everton transfer update, striker Neal Maupay has completed a move to Olympique Marseille – the French side have confirmed.

Maupay returns to his native France on a season-long loan deal, with an obligation to buy in 2025 for a fee of around £5m.

Joining the Toffees from Brighton in 2022, 28-year-old Maupay made 32 appearances for Sean Dyche’s side, scoring one goal.

Last season, he rejoined former club Brentford on loan, where he managed eight goals from 31 matches.

With the French forward entering the final year of his contract, Everton have opted to part ways.

Maupay, who did not play in either of the club’s opening two Premier League fixtures, links up with former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi at Marseille.

The Ligue 1 club have already signed former Premier League regulars Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg during the summer window.

Meanwhile, Everton have brought in Ilman Ndiaye, Tim Iroegbunam and Jake O’Brien, and are still hopeful of completing a loan move for 26-year-old Lyon midfielder, Orel Mangala.

Marseille Announce Neal Maupay Signing

With the deal for Maupay now completed, Marseille announced the signing on social media.

📂 TransferWindow_2425
👤 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐲 🇫🇷
📸 L’Estaque
🗓️ 30/08/24
🔵⚪️ #NealIsAnOlympienpic.twitter.com/QIXGxBBWu6

— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) August 30, 2024

In images posted by Maseille, Maupay appears to have been given the number 32. The number nine shirt at Marseille has been given to fellow French striker, Elye Wahi.

Fabrizio Romano Transfer Update

The deal was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, with his infamous “here we go!” tagline on X (Twitter).

🚨🔵⚪️ Neal Maupay to Olympique Marseille, here we go! Deal done on loan with mandatory buy option from Everton.

€4m fee as #EFC were only accepting a permanent move, Maupay agreed terms days ago.

All set for medical, as L’Équipé reports. pic.twitter.com/AwawcNH6ZM

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2024

In other recent transfer news, Romano has reported an update on Brentford striker Ivan Toney.

Toney, 28, appears to be on his way to Saudi Arabia.

The journalist Tweeted: “Al Ahli have also agreed a deal with Brentford for Ivan Toney worth €42m, as L’Équipe reported.

“Toney has already accepted as Al Ahli want Osimhen to make final decision as soon as possible.

“Al Ahli agreed both Osimhen and Toney deals but NO green light from Victor yet.”