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Marseille president denies club are for sale amid rumours of takeover

PA Images | "I always thank people who have an interest, including financial, for Olympique Marseille. We are not interested in the sale of Olympique Marseille," said president of the club, Jacques-Henri Eyraud.

Jacques-Henri Eyraud, president of the French club, on Saturday assured reporters owner Frank McCourt was not interested in selling.

French businessman Mourad Boudjellal is reportedly leading a bid to take over the club with funds from the Middle East.

29 June 2020 - 8:11 AM

By Emil Gjerding Nielson

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