Olympique de Marseille winger Igor Paixao has intensified speculation about a potential move to the Premier League after he and his wife were seen taking an English class. This development comes amidst reports that the Brazilian forward dreams of playing in England and reportedly wishes to leave Marseille during the upcoming January transfer window.
The image, shared by Paixao’s wife on Instagram, showed the couple on a video call with an English tutor, captioned “English class.” This public display of language learning has been interpreted by many as a preparatory step for a potential transfer to an English club.
Premier League Ambitions
Paixao’s desire to play in the Premier League is not new. Reports indicate that a move to England is a long-held ambition for the player. This aspiration was previously highlighted during the summer transfer window when Sunderland showed strong interest in acquiring his services.
During that period, Marseille’s owners were reportedly open to facilitating a deal for Paixao. However, the move ultimately did not materialise due to strong opposition from Olympique de Marseille manager Bruno Genesio, who was keen to retain the winger.
January Window Looms
Despite publicly stating his happiness to remain at Marseille over the summer, recent reports suggest that Paixao may not have fully come to terms with the aborted move to Wearside. With the January transfer window approaching, the reported desire for a departure from the French club could reignite interest from Premier League teams.
While no specific clubs have been named as current suitors, Paixao’s visible efforts to learn English, coupled with his reported Premier League dream and desire to leave Marseille, will undoubtedly keep transfer watchers attentive as the winter window draws closer.