Expected window: January 2027
Francis Amuzu to Olympique Marseille
Last update: 20 days ago
Evidence score
Francis Amuzu, a Ghanaian left winger at Grêmio, is linked to Olympique Marseille. Multiple outlets reported on 14 October 2026 that the French club is interested in the player whose contract runs to the end of 2026.
- Independent sources30/40
3 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record9/25
38% estimated accuracy (1 past case, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent8/10
Last update 20 days ago
What we know
Francis Amuzu, a Ghanaian left winger at Grêmio, is linked to Olympique Marseille. Multiple outlets reported on 14 October 2026 that the French club is interested in the player whose contract runs to the end of 2026.
The interest remains at the rumor stage with no transfer agreement or fee disclosed. Four outlets – africasoccer.com, GhanaSoccernet, Africafoot and voetbalbelgie.be – echoed the linkage on the same day. The player's contract expires at the end of 2026, according to available data.
Key findings
- First report: 14 Oct 2026, voetbalbelgie.be.
- 3 independent sources behind it (voetbalbelgie.be, africasoccer.com, GhanaSoccernet); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: voetbalbelgie.be.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Lucas Fontes, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 20 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| voetbalbelgie.be 14/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Olympique Marseille reportedly interested in Francis Amuzu as his Gremio contract expires. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| africasoccer.com 14/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | There is no indication that a transfer has been agreed, with Amuzu remaining a Gremio player and his contract running until the end of 2026. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| GhanaSoccernet 14/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Marseille’s interest remains at the rumour stage, with no transfer agreement or fee reported. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Africafoot 14/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Olympique de Marseille are considering Ghanaian left winger Francis Amuzu as they look for reinforcements at a limited cost Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Lucas Fontes (not in this dossier) |
Timeline
- 14 Oct 2026 · voetbalbelgie.beOlympique Marseille reportedly interested in Francis Amuzu as his Gremio contract expires.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · AfricafootOlympique de Marseille are considering Ghanaian left winger Francis Amuzu as they look for reinforcements at a limited cost
Repeats reporting attributed to Lucas Fontes (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · africasoccer.comThere is no indication that a transfer has been agreed, with Amuzu remaining a Gremio player and his contract running until the end of 2026.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · GhanaSoccernetMarseille’s interest remains at the rumour stage, with no transfer agreement or fee reported.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Olympique Marseille need him?
Left Winger: the wide players Olympique Marseille already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current wide players (4, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Paixão | Left Winger | 26 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Keyliane Abdallah | Right Winger | 20 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Amine Harit | Right Winger | 29 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Tadjidine Mmadi | Left Winger | 19 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Amine Harit (Right Winger)2026/27 · back from loan at Basaksehir FK
- Keyliane Abdallah (Right Winger)2026/27 · from Olympique de Marseille B · fee undisclosed
- Tadjidine Mmadi (Left Winger)2026/27 · from Olympique de Marseille B · fee undisclosed
- Igor Paixão (Left Winger)2025/26 · from Feyenoord Rotterdam · €30M
- Jonathan Rowe (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Norwich City · €15M
- François Mughe (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Athens Kallithea
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 14 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 14 Oct 2026 (19 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- December 2026
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Inside the last six months of his contract: he can agree a pre-contract with a club abroad and leave for free.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Francis Apelete Amuzu
- Age
- 27
- Agent
- RGM