Fakayejo Paul
Olympique Marseille are on the verge of completing a major coup with the signing of Quinten Timber from Feyenoord. The deal has reached the “Here We Go” stage, with a full verbal agreement already in place between the French club and the Dutch midfielder.
The move comes after a dramatic breakdown in relations at De Kuip. Timber was recently stripped of the Feyenoord captaincy following a public spat with manager Robin van Persie, making his exit during this window inevitable.
The Final Details
- The Agreement: Timber has said “yes” to a long-term contract at the Stade Vélodrome, prioritizing OM over strong interest from West Ham and Borussia Dortmund.
- The Fee: Negotiations between the clubs are in the final stages. While Feyenoord initially held out for €25m–€30m, a compromise is expected within the next 24 hours to finalize the payment structure.
- The Deadline: OM are pushing to have the 24-year-old in Marseille for his medical by Tuesday or Wednesday.
A Statement Signing
By securing the Dutch international, Marseille adds a powerhouse to their midfield. Timber’s arrival follows the January trend of high-profile movement, joining other major deals like Marc Guéhi to Man City and Alex Tóth to Bournemouth.