Well-known soccer transfer journalist Romano recently confirmed that Everton striker Mo Pai will join Ligue 1 powerhouse Marseille in the form of a rent-and-buy deal. The deal not only involves a high loan fee and buyout fee, but also contains a series of complicated clauses, making the whole transfer process highly publicized.
According to Romano, Marseille will first pay €500,000 for Mopai's loan. At the end of the loan period, Marseille will have a mandatory buyout, which will cost up to €5.5 million with a €3 million floating clause. This means that if Mopai performs to expectations at Marseille, the total transfer fee could exceed €9 million, much higher than the initial €4 million offer.
In addition, Everton will also receive a financial stake in Mopai's future transfers. According to the agreement, if Mopai is transferred by Marseille or other clubs in the future, Everton will get a 20% share of the transfer fee. This undoubtedly provides Everton with a certain amount of financial security and shows the club's recognition of Mopai's future potential.
Mopey, 28, is an experienced forward player who has a derby price tag of €12 million. Last season, he was loaned by Everton to Brentford
, and scored eight goals and dished out three assists in 31 games. Despite limited appearances at Everton, Mopey's performances during his loan spell have still attracted the attention of several clubs.
Marseille's introduction of Mopay is undoubtedly to enhance the team's attacking strength. As a traditional strong team in Ligue 1, Marseille has been seeking to improve the overall competitiveness of the team. The addition of Mopai will provide Marseille with more attacking options and tactical changes, and is expected to help the team achieve better results in the new season.
