Poached for 32 million euros (bonus included) from Braga during the winter transfer window, Vitinha made his debut in the jersey of OM on Sunday evening against Nice. A baptism of fire with mixed results since the interested party, rarely found in good conditions in the opposing zone of truth, came out at the break against the Aiglons, like a Dimitri Payet who like him only has weighed very little in the debates.

However, Igor Tudor wants to be patient with his new striker. ” It will take him a bit of time to adapt but he made a good shot, two or three good moves. He will progress. Dante, who had the young Portuguese on his back for 45 minutes, confirms the boy’s potential. ” Vitinha is not a gift at all! Be careful, he is a very, very good player. It’s not easy for him, he’s young, he arrives in a big atmosphere, a big stadium and a derby… »

“He has everything to succeed”

The experienced Brazilian defender of the Gym goes even further: ” I think he will succeed in Ligue 1, he will score a lot of goals! Rony Lopes, the Estac player who knows Vitinha well, is also full of praise for his compatriot, on the antenna of Eleven Sports. ” He is an excellent signing for Marseille. I followed his work in Braga. He gives defenders a hard time and he finishes well in front of goal. I think he has everything to succeed. I hope he will score a lot of goals, play a lot of minutes and start. “A beautiful tribute.