How Igor Paixao has fared at Olympique Marseille as Leeds United reignite transfer

Igor Paixao may finally be on his way to Leeds United after deciding to join Olympique Marseille last summer.

The winger has been linked with an exit from CEPAC Velodrome after just one season at the Ligue 1 club.

Daniel Farke wanted the left-winger at the Whites, but he snubbed a move to LS11.

Paixao has now re-emerged as a target at Elland Road with his future at Marseille uncertain.

The 26-year-old was flying during his stint at Feyenoord, but his stock has fallen a bit since moving to Ligue 1.

While the forward has had an inconsistent spell in the south of France, the West Yorkshire outfit still see value in him.

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MOT Leeds News have covered claims of Paixao re-emerging as a target at Elland Road after Julian Brandt joined Ajax as a free agent.

The Whites failed in their pursuit of the German attacker and are now looking for alternatives.

Last season, the Brazilian winger scored six goals, provided six assists and created five big chances in Ligue 1, as per Sofascore.

Paixao recorded one key pass and completed 0.9 dribbles per game in the French top flight.

The winger also put in a defensive shift, averaging one tackle and recovering the ball three times per game.

One statistic that will stand out at Elland Road is the forward's ability to convert difficult chances, scoring four goals with an xG of 1.24 in the Champions League during the 2025-26 campaign.

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Paixao would bring his flair and work rate to West Yorkshire if Leeds sign him.

During the winger's time at Feyenoord, he established himself as a lethal attacking outlet and has shown glimpses of that potential in France.

In March 2025, former Feyenoord manager Rob Jacobs said, "Gakpo is of course a fantastic player too and is doing well at Liverpool, but I think Paixao is better."

The Whites seem to have massive ambitions ahead of next season as they consider signing Paixao after missing out on Brandt.

Instead of simply adding quantity, the Peacocks are clearly looking to improve the quality of Farke's squad in LS11.