Marseille Signs Brazilian Winger Paixao in Club-Record Deal

Olympique de Marseille has signed Brazilian winger Igor Paixão from Dutch club Feyenoord in a record transfer deal reportedly worth around 35 million euros, with a five-year contract until 2030. The 25-year-old, who scored 18 goals and provided 19 assists last season, was named Eredivisie player of the year and helped Feyenoord win the Dutch league title and the Dutch Cup. Paixão's arrival adds significant firepower to Marseille's attack, which already includes Mason Greenwood and Amine Gouiri, complementing recent signings such as veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and others. Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 last season and qualified directly for the Champions League. Paixão also received his first call-up to the Brazilian Olympic team in 2023. The club opens its new Ligue 1 season against Rennes on August 15.