Recruited in 2019 for €13m while playing at FC Nantes, Valentin Rongier has gradually become an essential player at OM. And the 28-year-old midfielder has taken on even greater prominence this season, reclaiming the captain’s armband. A progression that impresses the former Marseille player Mathieu Valbuena, who did not expect him at this level.
Pure product of the Nantes formation, Valentin Ronnier left the canaries there are now three and a half years to join theOlympic Marseille. Not always considered an indisputable starter, the 28-year-old midfielder has taken on another dimension this season. Now captain of theOMhis performances impress and now make him a contender for theFrench team.
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The France team, next step for Rongier?
According to information from Provence, Didier Deschampspresent this Sunday evening at theOrange Velodrome to attend the Classic against the PSGhas an eye on Valentin Ronnier. The regional daily indicates that the coach of the Blues had pre-summoned him in the list of 55 players for the World Cup 2022. I’French team would be a logical continuation for the player of theOMwhich seems to be gaining more and more power at Marseilles.
“I would not have believed it at this level”
” He has evolved enormously and progressed in his way of managing things, of temporizing. He does a lot of good for OM, he provides the link between defense and midfield. He gained confidence “, said Matthew Valbuena on Valentin Ronnierin comments relayed by Provence. The former playerOM did not expect him to reach such a level: ” He recovers a lot of balls, physically he is very good. It puts a lot of impact. His evolution is incredible. I would not have believed it at this level. »