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'Will ruin his career!' - Midfielder warned against joining Chelsea or Manchester United in brutal swipe at struggling Premier League duo

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Marseille midfielder Arthur Vermeeren has been warned against joining Premier League giants Chelsea or Manchester United, as he has been told that he would ruin his career if he ever moves to either of the English clubs. After failing to make a mark at RB Leipzig, Vermeeren joined the Ligue 1 giants on loan towards the end of the summer transfer window.

  • Vermeeren was hailed as 'next Iniesta'

    Vermeeren established himself as one of the brightest prospects in world football during his time at Royal Antwerp before being signed by Atletico Madrid in January 2024 in a deal worth €25million (£21m/$29m). The Belgian wonderkid, however, failed to live up to his potential at Atletico and was eventually sold to RB Leipzig after just one year. Unfortunately, Vermeeren's form did not pick up in Germany as well, as the 20-year-old was sent out on loan this summer to Marseille. 

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    Vermeeren warned against joining either Chelsea or Man Utd

    Speaking to Voetbal 24, analyst Marc Degryse said: "What Vermeeren absolutely mustn’t do is go to a club like Chelsea or Manchester United, where they buy thirty or forty players and then loan you out. Arthur Vermeeren will ruin his career if he does that!"

  • English clubs have been linked with Vermeeren

    Premier League sides Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly shown interest in signing the midfielder, while Manchester United and Barcelona, at one point, were linked with a move for the young Belgium international. 

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    Vermeeren's bright start at Marseille

    Since joining Marseille this summer, Vermeeren has appeared in three matches across all competitions thus far, where he has provided two assists. The midfielder would hope to regain his form and establish himself as a top player under Roberto De Zerbi.