The French club Marseille has secured the services of Brazilian striker Thiago Motta from Portuguese side Braga, in a deal worth €25 million (US$31 million). This move will bring Motta back to France's top flight and provide a significant boost to Marseille's title chances.
Thiago Motta is a versatile player who can play as a forward or a central midfielder. He was signed by Braga from Porto in January, but he had struggled with injuries throughout his career. However, after recovering from injury, he returned to full fitness and impressed coach Fernando Santos during pre-season training.
The move to Marseille should be seen as a positive step for Motta's career. The French club have shown a strong desire to sign high-quality players, which could help them compete for European titles. Motta's experience and versatility make him an important addition to Marseille's squad.
Marseille's title hopes are now boosted by this move, and they will be hoping that Motta can contribute to their success on the pitch. With Thiago Motta returning to France's top flight, Marseille will have a talented and experienced team at their disposal, and they should be able to compete for European honours again.