Marseille Board Punishes Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg After Rejecting Newcastle Move
Newcastle United’s failed move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has produced an unexpected consequence in France, days after the midfielder performed a late U-turn on a transfer that Marseille was prepared to sanction. The 31-year-old initially appeared receptive to returning to the Premier League and playing at Newcastle, and the Magpies reached an agreement with Marseille worth […]
Following Club Brugge KV's match against Olympique de Marseille on January 28, 2026, Marseille's Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, number 23, appeared receptive to a potential move to Newcastle United. The Magpies had reached an agreement with Marseille worth around £15 million (€17.4 million) to sign the 31-year-old. However, Hojbjerg later rejected the offer despite initial positive talks.
In response, Marseille's board stripped Hojbjerg of his captaincy, as reported by RMC Sport, with the decision made by the club's management. Club chiefs expressed anger over Hojbjerg's decision to reject the transfer that the French club had been eager to facilitate for their summer spending. Despite the punishment, Hojbjerg remains part of manager Bruno Genesio's playing plans, starting the match against Atletico Madrid and completing the game without the armband.
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