Marseille’s Igor Paixao says January exit unlikely

Igor Paixao, a 26-year-old Brazilian winger at Olympique de Marseille, has expressed his belief that a January exit from the club is less likely than a departure in the summer. The footballer stated that a summer exit is "more likely" than a January one. While Paixao is open to taking a pay cut, the club has yet to request this concession.

Notably, Paixao initially chose to remain at OM over the summer, despite interest from Sunderland and despite the club's financial struggles. The club's owner, Bruno Genesio, also advocated for the Brazilian's retention. Despite this, Paixao revealed his dream of playing in the Premier League, which seems unlikely to come true in January.

The Marseille outfit, aiming to meet promises made to the DNCG and UEFA, continues to seek ways to reduce their wage bill, having approached certain players about potential wage cuts. However, Paixao has not yet participated in these discussions, though he is not entirely against the idea.