Ismaïla Sarr's move to Olympique de Marseille is now official. The Senegalese international has signed a five-season contract with the Phocéens. The 25-year-old winger joins from Watford, where he has spent the last four seasons. The former Metz man has been rumored to be on the move for a number of years, but will finally be returning to Ligue 1, where he made his name during a spell with Rennes. Marseille paid 11 million euros for the Senegalese.
"Olympique de Marseille today announced the signing of Ismaïla Sarr from Watford FC. The winger has signed for the club after passing his medical. L'OM welcomes Ismaïla Sarr", reads the OM press release.
𝐅𝐞𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 en vue sur Massalia ! 🔥
𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐫 🇸🇳 rejoint l’Olympique de Marseille en provenance de Watford#OdysséeMassalia 🏛️🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/AeiKOMvUcL— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) July 24, 2023