The midfielder's entourage turned down both proposals, which included a €2.5 million loan fee and a €15 million permanent option. OM, on the other hand, was willing to accept the offer since it was necessary to clear space on the pay bill in order to finalize arrivals.

Despite the 21-year-unwillingness old's to leave or extend his contract, which has one year left on it, Kamara has been a crucial component in Jorge Sampaoli's side and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future.

Kamara, who came up through the ranks at the club and grew up watching OM from the bleachers, is reported to have no intention of leaving on a free transfer. Instead, Marseille's number four has a clear professional path in mind, with the goal of continuing to grow in his hometown before pursuing a larger transfer.