Darryl Bakola’s €10m move from Marseille to Sassuolo suggests early playing opportunities — punters could back a “Serie A debut this season” or short-term markets like “over 1.5 appearances.” Sassuolo’s willingness to invest points to rotation chances and potential attacking returns, making player-specific bets more attractive than long-term team futures.
Darryl Bakola completes €10m move from Marseille to Sassuolo
Olympique de Marseille have confirmed the permanent transfer of highly-rated 18-year-old midfielder Darryl Bakola to Serie A side U.S. Sassuolo in a deal reported at around €10m.
Transfer details and fee
The transaction marks one of Marseille’s more significant academy sales in recent years, with the fee reflecting Sassuolo’s appetite for young, technically gifted talent. The move is permanent and signals Sassuolo’s intent to bolster midfield depth.
Player background and first-team experience
Bakola arrived at Marseille’s academy in 2022 from Red Star FC and emerged quickly as one of the club’s brightest prospects. He made 12 appearances across competitions for Marseille’s first team during the current season, earning a reputation for composure and potential at senior level.
What Bakola brings to Sassuolo
At 18, Bakola offers Sassuolo an injection of youth and versatility in the middle of the park. He is likely to be integrated gradually, with opportunities in cup competitions and rotation in Serie A as he adapts to Italian football.
What the sale means for Marseille
The departure represents both a financial win for Marseille’s academy model and a reminder of the club’s role as a development platform. The club has publicly wished Bakola well as he begins his next chapter in Italy.
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