England Midfielder Angel Gomes Joins Marseille from Lille

England international midfielder Angel Gomes, who has earned four caps for the national team, has decided to continue his career in France by signing a three-year deal with Marseille, turning down interest from Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham. Gomes, a former Manchester United academy graduate, has spent the last four years at Lille, where he made 134 appearances and contributed 10 goals and 19 assists, but had limited playing time last season. Despite his early involvement with the England squad under interim coach Lee Carsley, Gomes has not featured under current head coach Thomas Tuchel. The move to Marseille will reunite him with coach Roberto de Zerbi and keep him playing in Ligue 1, where he has developed since leaving Manchester United in 2020. Gomes expressed gratitude to Lille and its supporters as he announced his departure, highlighting the club's significance to his growth on and off the pitch. The transfer is expected to be finalized shortly, with Marseille optimistic about securing his signature on a free transfer.