Marseille Rejects Sunderland's First Offer for Igor Paixão
Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Marseille has rejected the first offer from Sunderland for Brazilian forward Igor Paixão, but negotiations between the two clubs continue. The main obstacle in the transfer is the agreement between the clubs.
Sunderland F.C. and Igor Paixão · 2026-08-26 12:36:59
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Igor Paixão, 26, is one of the options being considered to strengthen the attacking sector in this final stretch of the transfer window. The French club has rejected the initial proposal presented by the English team, and the two sides are still in talks. There is no definition yet on the values that could make the transfer viable.
Igor Paixão has a verbal agreement with Sunderland on the personal conditions, but the deal is still pending the agreement between the clubs. The Brazilian forward has a history of success in European football, having won the Dutch Championship, Dutch Cup, and Supercup with Feyenoord in the Netherlands.
