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Igor Paixão's mother makes categorical post at Marseille
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Igor Paixão's mother makes categorical post at Marseille

Igor Paixão's mother has published a categorical post as the Brazilian winger continues his 2025-26 season at Marseille.

Igor Paixão’s mother has published a categorical post involving the Olympique Marseille winger, placing the Brazilian’s name at the centre of attention around the club. The post is the latest development linked to the 26-year-old left-sided player, although its wording and precise subject are not specified here.

Paixão joined Marseille from Feyenoord during the 2025-26 season in a transfer valued at €30 million. The move followed his two campaigns in the Netherlands after Feyenoord signed him from Coritiba for €4.5 million in 2022-23. Before that, he progressed from Coritiba’s under-20 side to the senior team in 2020-21, having previously been with Londrina-PR.

The winger is currently valued at €35 million by Marseille. His recorded injury history includes a calf problem and a muscle injury, but no further details are available on their timing or effect on his involvement. Paixão remains listed as a Marseille player and as a Brazil international. The categorical message from his mother therefore adds a public personal dimension to the attention surrounding a player who arrived at the club as a major investment, without establishing any additional sporting decision or change to his status.

Source: Foot Mercato