Young Boys' Swiss defender #21 Ulisses Garcia reacts at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Young Boys and FC Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, on November 28, 2023.

Marseille sign Ulisses Garcia from Young Boys to boost left-back options

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MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille has signed defender Ulisses Garcia from Swiss team Young Boys after the left-back completed his medical, the French club said Tuesday.

Marseille has had limited left-back options all season and is shorthanded after seven of its players were called up for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 28-year-old Garcia is the second player recruited by the nine-time French champions since the opening of the transfer window, following the arrival of defensive midfielder Jean Onana on loan from Turkish team Besiktas.

Marseille hoped to challenge for a Champions League spot this season but is struggling and lags 15 points behind leader Paris Saint-Germain.

Financial details of Garcia’s transfer were not disclosed.

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