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England worldwide Angel Gomes is becoming a member of Marseille on a free switch after rejecting Premier League curiosity, talkSPORT understands.
Tottenham had been hopeful of signing Gomes, whose Lille contract expires this month.
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The previous Manchester United teen additionally held talks with West Ham.
Gomes, 24, had already confirmed he would depart Lille upon the expiration of his contract in Could.
“After 4 unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it is time for me to say goodbye,” Gomes wrote on Instagram.
“This membership has been greater than only a workforce — it has been a household, a house, and a spot that has formed me each on and off the pitch.
“Like all journey, there have been ups and downs, highs and lows, however I am really grateful to my teammates and the followers for sticking with me all through.
“I am happy with what we achieved collectively and grateful for each second.
“To the followers – thanks on your superb help and for believing in me. I’ll perpetually be grateful. I at all times gave all the pieces I had for the badge and for all of you.”
Gomes joined Lille from the Crimson Devils in August 2020 and went on to make over 130 appearances for the French facet.
He was additionally handed his senior England debut by former interim boss Lee Carsley final September when he got here on within the second half of the Three Lions’ 2-0 win away to Eire.
Gomes began the next match in opposition to Finland, which completed with the identical scoreline, and earned rave critiques for his efficiency on the base of midfield.
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Carsley heaped reward on the 24-year-old following the competition and insisted Gomes ‘absolutely deserves’ the plaudits that got here his means.
“He loves soccer, he watches soccer, he is excited by ways, he is aware of all of the gamers in any league,” Carsley mentioned.
“If you happen to ask him for any suggestions, you could be ready that he’ll provide you with some suggestions on the session, or how we’ll construct up, or the positions.
“He’ll typically say about some build-ups he is completed with different golf equipment, or what he is performed in opposition to, as a result of he is clearly taking part in in France, so he sees various things.
“He absolutely deserves it.”
Gomes additionally began within the 3-1 away win over Finland and even bagged himself an help.
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Though Gomes loved a brilliant begin to the 2024/25 season, he struggled for minutes within the second half of the marketing campaign.
Gomes was sidelined for 4 video games with a calf damage in December, however made simply 4 appearances for a complete of 122 minutes in 2025.
He joins a Marseille facet that completed second in Ligue 1, their greatest end in three years, and can compete in subsequent season’s Champions League.
