With less than five days left before the end of the 2026 transfer market, Olympique de Marseille is going through a particularly turbulent period. Igor Paixao, one of the team's star strikers, could indeed be sold before the transfer window closes for good. This possibility has sent shivers down Walid Acherchour’s spine, who spoke about it Thursday evening on Génération After, a show broadcast on RMC.

Paixao, a gem not to be let go

OM, in the midst of a restructuring phase, is facing a real dilemma. The sale of Paixao, a key player in the attack, is being seriously considered in these final hours of the transfer window. A decision that, according to Walid Acherchour, could prove catastrophic for the team’s future. “It would be disastrous for us,” he declared, emphasizing the importance of keeping this offensive profile in a club seeking stability. The timing of this potential sale raises even more questions, as OM still has needs to address before the transfer window closes. The Marseille-based club, under the guidance of its new coach, is trying to strike a balance between departures and arrivals, but losing Paixao could weaken an attack already in the midst of rebuilding.

A transfer window under high tension

This situation highlights the pressure weighing on the shoulders of Marseille’s executives. With fewer than five days left to act, every decision becomes crucial. OM, which has already seen several players leave or arrive in recent weeks, must now decide Paixao’s fate. A choice that could have immediate repercussions on the team’s performances in Ligue 1 and European competitions. Walid Acherchour, an iconic figure at the club, did not hide his concerns. For him, selling Paixao would mean depriving OM of an indispensable player, just as the 2026 transfer window is drawing to a close. If this move were to materialize, it could reignite debates about the club’s sporting management.

OM caught in its contradictions

Between financial needs and sporting imperatives, OM once again finds itself at the heart of a tug-of-war. The possible sale of Paixao reflects the internal tensions that have been agitating the club for several weeks. While supporters hope for a successful transfer window, the prospect of losing such a decisive striker as Paixao could well fuel frustrations. It remains to be seen whether Marseille’s executives will manage to find an alternative solution. One thing is certain: whatever the decision, it will be scrutinized closely by observers and fans alike. In the meantime, OM must handle the end of the transfer window with the utmost caution to avoid another setback.