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Angel Gomes is ready to hitch Marseille after leaving fellow French facet Lille.
The previous Manchester United teen, who has received 4 caps for England, had been linked with West Ham and Tottenham however has opted for Marseille, the place he’ll hyperlink up with one other former United participant in Mason Greenwood.
The 24-year-old is also joined by Burnley’s CJ Egan-Riley on the Stade Velodrome after the Clarets confirmed the defender had rejected the supply of a brand new deal at Turf Moor.
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Olympique de Marseille declares that it has reached an settlement in precept with Angel Gomes concerning the arrival of the English worldwide midfielder on the membership. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/AxgVlGk4yR
— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) June 11, 2025
An announcement from Marseille learn: “Olympique de Marseille declares that it has reached an settlement in precept with Angel Gomes concerning the arrival of the English worldwide midfielder on the membership.”
Egan-Riley impressed as Burnley secured promotion again to the Premier League final season however was additionally out of contract this summer time.
The Lancashire facet have been eager for the 22-year-old to remain however have accepted he needs to maneuver on.
They confirmed the centre-back’s departure in an announcement which referred to him becoming a member of an unnamed Ligue 1 membership. It has been broadly claimed that’s Marseille.
The assertion added: “Burnley Soccer Membership can affirm that it has been knowledgeable by the representatives of CJ Egan-Riley that the England U-21 worldwide defender has now formally rejected the membership’s supply of a big long-term contract with the membership.
“Regardless of the membership’s dedication to securing CJ’s long-term future and the substantial funding provided, CJ has made the choice to pursue a chance in France.”