Just three days after unveiling Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea, Olympique de Marseille have added winger Ismaïla Sarr to their squad ahead of the new season.
The 25-year-old Senegal international was paraded on Monday after undergoing medical and agreeing to personal terms. “Olympique de Marseille has announced the signing of Ismaïla Sarr from Watford FC. The winger has signed for the club after passing his medical,” Marseille confirmed on their official website.
Watford also confirmed Sarr’s departure in a post on their social media pages, which said: “Ismaïla Sarr has completed a permanent transfer to French side Olympique de Marseille for an undisclosed fee,” adding: “The 25-year-old departs after a four-year spell in Hertfordshire, which saw him score 34 goals in 131 appearances and contribute several standout moments that will live long in Watford folklore.”
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Having joined the Hornets from Marseille’s Ligue 1 rivals Stade Rennais on deadline day in August 2019 – for a record fee – Sarr scored six times during his debut season in England, including a brace in the memorable 3-0 win against runaway champions Liverpool.
He won the club’s Player of the Season award for 2020-21, after scoring 13 goals to spearhead promotion back to the Premier League for the first time of asking, before netting five times in 22 top-flight games the following campaign.
Sarr – who helped the Ljons of Teranga claim the Africa Cup of Nations title while a Watford player, in February 2022 – featured 39 times in the EFL Championship last term, netting on 10 occasions.