(Credit: Imago)
Tue 5 August 2025 20:08, UK
Igor Paixao opted to join Marseille instead of Leeds United earlier in the window.
The Brazilian emerged as a true target for Daniel Farke and Co. ahead of a campaign back in the Premier League for the Whites.
Unfortunately, a deal with Feyenoord was ultimately scuppered by the Ligue 1 giants in a blow to the Elland Road club’s summer business.
With that being said, the LS11 faithful may have the last laugh over the 25-year-old who looks unlikely to have a smooth spell at the Stade Velodrome.
Igor Paixao opted against joining Leeds United from Feyenoord (Credit: Imago)Marseille already targeting Paixao alternative
After completing a move from the Netherlands to France for over £30million [Bein Sports, 2 August], the forward would likely expect regular minutes.
This is especially the case after coming off the back of a season where the Feyenoord man contributed to over 30 goals for the Dutch outfit.
Igor Paixao Feyenoord stats 24/25
It is fair to say that this made for great reading for supporters in Yorkshire when Leeds were linked with a move for Paixao this summer.
As a result, it was hugely disappointing to see the Brazilian opt to move elsewhere when Farke would have made him a star member of the Whites’ squad, no doubt.
That will no longer be the case, but it doesn’t look to be sunshine and rainbows for the ex-Coritiba man as Marseille could be set to land another attacking signing.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have opened talks with Lille star Edon Zhegrova over a move as discussions continue over deal conditions [Fabrizio Romano, 5 August].
The Kosovo international has been excellent for many years in Ligue 1 and could prove to represent stern competition and a blow to Paixao’s chances at Marseille.
🚨⚪️🔵 EXCL: Olympique Marseille open talks to sign Edon Zhegrova from Lille as new winger.
Discussions ongoing on deal conditions, nothing done yet but concrete talks take place with OM. pic.twitter.com/WXaavYBFwL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2025
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Leeds United have last laugh over Paixao
The Whites have excellent qualities in attacking areas, but there is no doubt that there is a need for true top-level talent right now.
As good as Dan James or Wilfried Gnonto could prove to be, the loss of Manor Solomon represents a blow and certainly leaves a hole that needs to be filled.
The signing of the winger from Feyenoord could have been perfect to do exactly that, but instead, he has chosen to be a potential second-string asset in France.
Although this won’t be any help to Farke and Co., fans are bound to keep an eye on the progress on a deal for Zhegrova and what that means for Paixao after his snub.
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