The return of Simon Ngapandouetnbu to Olympique de Marseille is taking shape for the 2027 summer transfer window, even if his current club, Montpellier HSC, does not seem willing to sell him. The account
Since joining the Montpellier team, the 23-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper has confirmed his full potential. After an encouraging first season, he produced six clean sheets in the first nine Ligue 2 matches, positioning himself as one of the most successful goalkeepers in the championship. These exploits naturally attracted the attention of OM officials, who see his profile as an asset to strengthen their own defense. Provence confirmed this lead, emphasizing that Marseille's interest in Ngapandouetnbu increased after the first revelations from LePetitOM.
Despite this enthusiasm, several obstacles remain to be overcome. According to Mohamed Toubache-Ter, Montpellier has no intention of parting ways with its goalkeeper in the coming months. The club, currently second in Ligue 2, wishes to extend Ngapandouetnbu's contract, already committed until June 2028. The insider clarified that Montpellier has control over the matter and that a possible move up to Ligue 1 would make the situation even more complex. He added that to activate a buyout clause, one must have the necessary funds, which is not the case at the moment.
Thus, although OM seems ready to activate its buyout priority, the completion of the operation will depend on Montpellier's willingness to sell the goalkeeper and the financial capacity of the Marseille club. Marseille leaders will have to navigate between protecting Ngapandouetnbu's contract and budgetary constraints to make the transfer successful. In the meantime, the return of the Cameroonian goalkeeper remains a possibility, but far from being a certainty, for the summer of 2027.