Official: Former United academy product Angel Gomes signs for Marseille
Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes has officially signed for Olympique de Marseille.
The England international spent years at the United academy and became the youngest player to make their debut at the club in 2017 at just 16 years old.
He would later leave in 2020 after refusing to sign a new contract.
Gomes enjoyed five successful years at LOSC Lille, where he was awarded with his first caps for the England national team in 2024.
The 24 year old did not extend his contract at the French club however, and he was linked to a return to his former club, as well as Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
Nonetheless, he decided to stay in France and gave the green light to a move to Marseille, who finished second in the league last season.
Fabrizio Romano posted a picture of the former United man posing with his new clubโs scarf and wrote, โAngel Gomes signs in as new Olympique Marseille player as free agent on three year deal.โ
Angel Gomes signs in as new Olympique Marseille player as free agent on three year deal. pic.twitter.com/jbxqvtMccd
โ Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2025
Angel Gomes signs in as new Olympique Marseille player as free agent on three year deal. The clubโs official website stated, โOlympique de Marseille is delighted to announce the signing of Angel Gomes. The 24-year-old English international attacking midfielder has joined the club from LOSC.โ
Gomes will join up with his former teammate in the United academy, Mason Greenwood, who enjoyed an excellent first season in France.
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โ Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) July 4, 2025
Gomes recently spoke on his desire to return to the England senior squad under Thomas Tuchel.
Marseille will play next season in the Champions League and he will he hopeful to have the opportunity to impress on the biggest of stages with his new club.
The former United academy star could make his debut for Les Phocรฉens when they take on R.O.C. de Charleroi-Marchienne on the 21st July in their opening pre-season fixture.
Feature image by Adrien Dennis via Getty Images
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