Friday, we explained that Olympique de Marseille thought Sammir (26) in case of failure of the track Florian Thauvin (20 years, Lille). Contacted by us, the midfielder Dinamo Zagreb (46 goals in 168 appearances in Croatian championship since 2006) has responded to the OM interest. "I was not aware," he said before first continue.
"Olympique de Marseille is a great club that always plays the top rankings in France and is always qualified for European competitions. So I feel obviously flattered to see my name associated with this team, "he said, admitting that he might be interested in an experiment in France.
"When I played against Olympique Lyonnais two seasons ago in the Champions League, I found that the French football was very strong, very active physically. I am in favor of a more technical football, but if I got an offer from a French club, I would study the course, "he added.
Under contract until June 2014, the original Brazilian recently become naturalized Croatian international (4 caps), leaving at least his club decide his fate. OM therefore know what to expect for Sammir. The question is whether the Phoenicians dig this track or if they still will favor an increasingly complicated Florian Thauvin folder ...