Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationGet French FootballUnverified source· 29 Aug 2026
Sunderland target Igor Paixão out of Monaco clash
Marseille's Igor Paixão is missing this weekend's trip to Monaco amid Sunderland interest.
Igor Paixão
player
Player
Igor Paixão
Age
26
Current club
Marseille
Linked club
Sunderland
What happened. Igor Paixão is unavailable for Marseille's away match at Monaco on Sunday, as confirmed by manager Bruno Genesio.
- Paixão is a transfer target for Sunderland.
- The match is in Ligue 1 this Sunday.
- Genesio announced the absence at a press conference.
“Igor…”
— Bruno Genesio
The absence could be linked to ongoing transfer speculation with Sunderland.
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