Facundo Medina, recently transferred to Bayer Leverkusen, opened his account of last season at Olympique de Marseille by declaring that his time had not met his expectations. The 27-year-old Argentinian defender recalled that he had only played one season at OM, making 26 appearances, and described those matches as "shit", saying he had accomplished nothing. This frankness, spoken during an interview with Canal+, shows the frustration felt by the former RC Lens player.
Medina's transfer to Marseille last summer raised high expectations, particularly because of his promising career at Lens. OM hoped he would strengthen the defense and bring valuable experience. However, the player admitted that he was unable to reach the level required to satisfy the club's ambitions. His departure for Germany marks a new chapter in his career, with the objective of returning to a higher level under the colors of Bayer Leverkusen.
Despite his self-criticism, Medina does not seem to approach the upcoming confrontation with OM with resentment. On the contrary, he expresses his enthusiasm to reunite with several former teammates during the European meeting. He said it would be “special,” that he would be happy to see his friends and teammates again, and that he was excited to play against his old club. The meeting will take place on Thursday at 9 p.m., just a few months after his departure.
This meeting is of particular importance for Medina. He will have the opportunity to meet his former partners while defending the colors of Bayer Leverkusen, which will allow him to measure his progress since his time at OM. Although he has not kept very positive memories of his time at Marseille, he has not forgotten the experience gained and remains open to the idea of reuniting with his former teammates on the pitch.
As the match approaches, OM supporters are waiting to see if the Argentine defender can finally prove his worth. For Bayer Leverkusen, the aim is to consolidate the defense and take advantage of the experience of Medina, who has already played in European competitions. The next step for the player will be to prove that he can finally live up to the expectations that surrounded his move to Marseille, while continuing his development at his new German club.