Obi Mikel and Marseille a perfect match, says Damien Comolli

The former Arsenal scout opined that the Super Eagles skipper’s proposed move to the French outfit would be a good piece of business for both parties.

Damien Comolli has said that a move to Ligue 1 side, Olympic Marseille for John Obi Mikel will be a good one.

The midfielder has not appeared for Antonio Conte’s Chelsea this season and speculations over his next destination away from the Stamford Bridge is certain.


And Comolli, responsible for signing Luis Suarez for Liverpool, stated that the 29-year-old’s physical, tactical and technical attributes will benefit both him and Rudi Garcia’s side.

“Of course he can do good at OM,” Comolli told Le Phocéen.

“He has the size, power, aggressiveness, very good technical quality, especially with his passes.


“Over the years, he has receded on the field and is now a real number six. I am convinced that if he arrives at OM, he can bring a lot with his quality of recovery, his tactical discipline and his athletic presence.

“In Ligue 1, he would really be at ease, even if he is not a Bakayoko (Monaco) or Verratti (PSG)."