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5/12/1985 |
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France |
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Striker |
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Toulouse |
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6.02 |
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David Lynch at Goal
Marseille sporting director Jose Anigo has claimed that striker Andre-Pierre Gignac almost joined Fulham on transfer deadline day.
The French forward scored eight times in 30 appearances last season but, as his side were linked with a move for Juventus striker Amauri, it appeared the door had opened for him to leave.
However, that deal never materialised, meaning Marseille did not wish to risk ending the summer without a first choice centre forward and they cancelled negotiations.
Anigo told RMC Sport: "With Fulham, there was an agreement but it was not resolved. It was close to the deadline. We did not take risks; we stopped the negotiations and Andre-Pierre Gignac returned to Marseille.
"He was fine to go to Fulham. That seemed to please him. But he returns with good intentions. We talked and he intends to continue his career, making his merry way.
"It is clear that Amauri would have blocked Gignac [from taking his place in the side]."