Marseille take firm stance over Juventus’ Balerdi interest | OneFootball

Leonardo Balerdi remains a transfer target for Juventus, but Marseille are unwilling to sell the Argentine centre-back unless they receive a big-money offer.

Ligue 1 side Marseille are unwilling to sell their central defender Balerdi and have informed potential suitors of their stance.

Marseille will sell Balerdi on one condition

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – NOVEMBER 19: Leonardo Balerdi of Argentina controls the ball during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Marseille have been contacted by at least three clubs, including Juventus, in recent weeks, but the answer from the French club was always the same: Balerdi is not up for sale.

BRADFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 3: Roberto De Zerbi manager of Olympique Marseille during the pre-season friendly match between Sunderland and Olympique Marseille at University of Bradford Stadium on August 3, 2024 in Bradford, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Marseille may change their stance only if they receive a substantial offer, but the French club have resolved their financial issues with the sale of Luis Henrique to Inter for approximately €25m in June.

Balerdi already played under Tudor

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus FC, looks on during warm ups prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Coach Roberto De Zerbi sees Balerdi as a key part of his squad and the 26-year-old is under contract until June 2028.

Balerdi has already played under Juventus coach Igor Tudor at Marseille, collecting 44 appearances across all competitions.