Olympique de Marseille have landed their first signing of the summer. Free after the expiration of his contract with Burnley, Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley, known as CJ Egan-Riley, officially signed with the Ligue 1 club on Saturday.
The 22-year-old English centre-back, currently on duty with England at the U21 Euros, completed his medical in Slovakia on Friday and is expected to sign a four-year deal.
A Manchester City academy product, Egan-Riley impressed during a strong season in the Championship, making 43 appearances for Burnley.
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Known for his composure on the ball and intelligent reading of the game, his profile perfectly matches Roberto De Zerbi’s philosophy — a coach who demands technical defenders capable of building from the back. It’s a long-term investment for OM’s future.
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