Revealing Statistic Underlines Poor Season In Marseille As France International Set For Inter Milan Return
Revealing Statistic Underlines Poor Season In Marseille As France International Set For Inter Milan Return Benjamin Pavard is heading back to Inter Milan after one of the most disappointing loan spells of his career, and a damning statistic underlines just how badly his Marseille adventure has gone. According to Stats Foot on X, via FCInterNews , Marseille have lost 38% of the matches Pavard started from the first minute, 11 defeats in 29 appearances. The numbers tell a story that the eye test has confirmed throughout the season.
Marseille signed Pavard last summer on loan with a €15 million purchase option, expecting a significant upgrade on their defensive options. Instead, they got a player who has looked a shadow of the World Cup winner who excelled at Bayern Munich. Pavard Horror Show Continues As Marseille Reject Permanent Move & Defender Set For Inter Milan Return His performance against Lorient represented his lowest point of the season.
Indeed, described as a “horror film” display by those covering the club. Furthermore, a booking against Lorient means a suspension ruling him out of the subsequent Nantes fixture. It is the latest indignity in a difficult campaign.
Therefore, the permanent transfer option has effectively been abandoned. Marseille will not pay €15 million for a player who has failed to convince. Indeed, Inter now face the challenge of finding Pavard a new home this summer.
The Frenchman has no future at Inter under Chivu. However, his salary demands and the transfer fee required make finding a buyer difficult. Saudi Arabia and Turkey remain the most realistic options, with Premier League interest having faded given his form this season.