Marseille Bolsters Defense with Pavard Signing from Inter Milan

Marseille, France, September 2 (AP) — In a significant transfer on deadline day in Ligue 1, Marseille has successfully secured the signing of Benjamin Pavard, a 2018 World Cup winner, from Inter Milan. This acquisition is expected to strengthen their defensive lineup.

Pavard's transfer comes in the form of a loan deal, which includes a purchase option. According to the French publication L'Equipe, the purchase option is valued at 15 million euros, equating to approximately $17.5 million.

The 29-year-old defender has been plying his trade in Italy since 2023 and now returns to the French league for the first time since his departure from Lille in 2016. His career has since seen him play for Stuttgart followed by a successful stint with Bayern Munich, where he won multiple titles over four seasons.

Pavard joins the ranks of other 2018 World Cup winners who have made their way to the French league this summer, including Olivier Giroud with Lille, Paul Pogba with Monaco, and Florian Thauvin with Lens.

Amidst their search for defensive reinforcements, Marseille has also announced the signing of Italy international Emerson Palmieri from West Ham. (AP) AM AM AM

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