Marseille signs Montpellier midfielder Morgan Sanson
Posted January 17, 2017 6:00 am
MARSEILLE, France (AP) - Marseille confirmed its first signing of the January transfer window after completing a deal for Montpellier midfielder Morgan Sanson on Tuesday.
The versatile Sanson has delivered three goals and five assists this season in the French league. He will undergo a medical on Wednesday after Marseille agreed to pay 9 million euros, plus 3 million euros in bonuses.
It is unclear whether Sanson will play against Montpellier on Jan. 27 at the Stade Velodrome.
The 22-year-old Sanson signed for Montpellier in 2013 for a reported fee of 700,000 euros.
Sixth-placed Marseille, which is already 15 points behind league leader Monaco, is also expected to strengthen its fragile defense during the transfer window.
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