OM: Gomis looks back on his departure – Football

Retired since mid-November, Baftimbi Gomis (39) looked back on his career in the columns of L’Equipe. The opportunity for the former center forward to talk about his time at Olympique de Marseille during the season (2016-2017).

« It was the most prolific season (21 goals in 34 matches), where I flourished the most. For me, the fact of having been able to turn OM around at that time, my contribution to the management of the group and you have a title The club is in a transition situation and on the way to a draw « Europe so that it reaches the final of the Europa League the following season », said the ex-Olympics. .

Before explaining his departure after just one season: « On the other hand, it is a project with the ‘great striker’… But I only keep positive things from OM. Marseille has a very good showcase to relaunch me. “The ex-French international then played for Galatasaray (51 goals in 86 matches), Al-Hilal (105 goals in 146 matches) and Kawasaki Frontale (3 goals in 24 matches).

Author: Jacqueline MANNESSIER