Jean-Baptiste Sarrazin 10:37 p.m., October 24, 2022
Valentin Rongier, captain of Olympique de Marseille, was the exceptional guest of "Europe 1 Sport".
The 27-year-old football player returned to his career choices and in particular his extension to OM until 2026. He also confides and talks about his extra-sporting passions.
It's a crucial week for Valentin Rongier and for Olympique de Marseille in the Champions League.
After two great victories against Sporting Portugal, the Marseillais have completely revived for the race for the round of 16 of the C1.
A rise in the standings that Valentin Rongier "hopes to continue" this Wednesday in Frankfurt.
"Matches of this type are very high level, you have to be concentrated for 95 minutes," said Valentin Rongier at the microphone of
Europe 1 Sport
.
Not enough to scare the former Nantes player who believes in OM's chances in this competition.
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A special arrival at OM
Arrived four years ago in the Marseille club in a particular context, and a few hours from the end of the transfer window, the native of Mâcon gradually imposed himself to finally take the captain's armband.
A true leader in the locker room, Valentin Rongier does not regret his choice today.
"I grew up in Nantes but I absolutely wanted to change town", says the football player.
"It's a City apart. The fervor around OM is an indescribable feeling for a player. I find it difficult to describe that. We come to OM to get into trouble but to respond present", relates Valentin Rongier.
And this fervor, the footballer fell in love with it.
"I don't see myself leaving Marseille, that's for sure," certifies the OM captain at the microphone of
Europe 1 Sport
.
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Reflecting on post-career
Mid-career, the Marseille midfielder is also already looking to the future.
In addition to the sporting aspect, Valentin Rongier is passionate about cryptocurrencies.
The one we nicknamed the “geek” does not exclude a reconversion in the figures.
Technology fascinates the Marseillais.
Besides football, the OM captain has a busy schedule.
"I like music, listening to it. I also have a passion for video games since my early childhood. War games and FIFA", explains the latter.
And he intends to continue to maintain this development in his adoptive city, Marseille.
A future full of happiness that Valentin Rongier expresses and will express on the pitch in front of his fans.