Ismaël Kone has completed his transfer to Olympique Marseille from Watford for a fee of €12.5 million plus add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the French club.
Transfer Details
The deal was finalised with the involvement of Marseille’s President Pablo Longoria and Sporting Director Mehdi Benatia, who managed to secure Kone’s signature ahead of interest from clubs in England, Italy, and France. The final approval from Kone was received, ensuring the transfer’s completion.
Player Profile
Kone, a central midfielder, has been a key player for Watford. His move to Marseille was highly desired by manager Roberto De Zerbi, who sees Kone as a valuable addition to the squad.
Background
Prior to this transfer, Kone was on the radar of several top clubs, including AS Roma, who had shown interest in the midfielder just days before the deal with Marseille was concluded.