Two years after joining Everton, Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye has hinted at a possible return to Ligue 1 club Marseille in the future. Ndiaye’s comments come as he reflects on his transition to the Premier League.
In a recent statement, the right-winger recounted that his move to Everton in the summer of 2024 was executed without any opposition from Marseille. Despite continuing his career at Everton, Ndiaye believes his connection with Marseille remains intact.
“When we discussed Everton’s interest with the club’s management, nobody tried to keep me. At least that was clear. It’s certain that if I’d arrived two years later, with two Premier League seasons under my belt, I’m sure things would have turned out very differently in Marseille,” he said. “I am a believer and I think that what happened was meant to happen. Perhaps that season at Marseille even helped me later on. And I am certain that the story with Marseille is by no means over.”
It is important to note that Iliman Ndiaye’s contract with Everton runs until 2029.