Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi, bearer of the OM buyout project, and Mourad Boudjellal, who would then be the club's new president. - Fethi Belaid, Bertrand LANGLOIS / AFP

Olympique de Marseille counter-attack. The Marseille club announced that it had sued Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi and Mourad Boudjellal, declared candidates for the acquisition of OM, on Tuesday, accusing them of leading "a campaign of destabilization".

"A summons prepared by the Malka et Associés firm (...) was issued today by a bailiff" to the Franco-Tunisian businessman, leader of the project, and at his choice for the presidency of the OM, specified the club in a press release.

Olympique de Marseille has decided to take legal action against Messrs. Ayachi Ajroudi and Boudjellal.

- Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) July 21, 2020

This summons aims to engage the responsibility of Ajroudi and Boudjellal on the basis of article 1240 of the Civil Code for the damage caused by "an intensive campaign of massive disinformation with the obvious aim of destabilizing and weakening the club", specifies t -on the side of OM.

OM speak of "unprofessional and sneaky behavior"

"No one should use OM in order to establish their personal notoriety", insists the press release, referring to "a destructive and selfish campaign based on deceptions and lies".

Who is Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi, this "inventor" who wants to buy OM? via @ 20minutesSport https://t.co/AaRMjojHCE

- 20 Minutes Sport (@ 20minutesSport) July 1, 2020

"At no time" has the owner of OM, the American Frank McCourt, "considered selling his stake in SASP OM" to these two people, and "contrary to what has been said in the media , neither Mr. McCourt nor anyone belonging to the McCourt group and OM had any contact with them or their advice, ”insists the club.

The club sees in "this unprofessional and sneaky behavior" an "attack on OM" when it returns to the Champions League after seven years of absence. McCourt and President Jacques-Henri Eyraud have "a long-term comprehensive strategic plan" for the club and therefore do not want to sell it, it is written.

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