Olympique de Marseille have announced the signing of defender Carina Baltrip-Reyes from Lazio, the club confirmed on their official channels. The player from Texas will bolster the French side’s defensive options ahead of the upcoming season.
Baltrip-Reyes featured in 27 matches for the Italian club last season and also represented the Panama national team at the 2023 World Cup. Her arrival comes at a time of significant change for the Marseille squad, with the club undergoing a substantial rebuild during the summer transfer window.
Lazio have recently been involved in off-field issues, though details regarding their impact on Baltrip-Reyes’ departure were not disclosed by either club. The move to Marseille represents a new chapter for the defender, who will now compete in Ligue 1.
This signing signals Marseille’s ambition to compete with the top teams in the French First League, according to reports. The club has already brought in three new players, but has also seen 14 players depart as part of the restructuring process. The club recently faced scrutiny from the DNCG, the French football league’s financial watchdog, which has imposed measures on both Marseille and Monaco.
Baltrip-Reyes’ addition provides coach Yasmine Msadek with another defensive option as she looks to shape her squad. The team will be hoping the new signings can help improve on last season’s performance and challenge for a higher league finish. The transfer window remains open, and further movement is expected at the club as they continue their rebuild.
