Pol Lirola

Pol Mikel Lirola Kosok (born 13 August 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as right-back for Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.

Club Career

Espanyol

Born in Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Catalonia, Lirola started his career at RCD Espanyol youth system, making his debut with B team in the Spanish third division in 2014. Lirola was sent on loan to Italian side Juventus in January 2015, where he joined the club's youth side.

Juventus

During the summer session of the transfer market later that year, Juventus bought Lirola outright. On 28 July 2016, he moved to Sassuolo on a two-year loan.

Lirola made his official professional debut in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League, assisting Domenico Berardi's goal in a 1–1 away draw against Red Star Belgrade, which enabled the club to qualify for the group stage of the competition for the first time in their history. In the same competition, he scored the opening goal, the first of his career, in a 3–0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on 15 September, in the club's opening group match; this was the club's historic first ever goal in official European competitions.

Sassuolo

On 31 January 2018, Sassuolo signed Lirola outright, for €7 million fee.

Fiorentina

On 1 August 2019, Lirola joined Serie A side Fiorentina on loan with an obligation to buy.

Marseille

On 12 January 2021, Lirola joined French side Marseille, on a loan until the end of the season.

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