"Following discussions between all stakeholders in the club's management -- the owner, president, director of football, and coach -- it was decided to make a change at the helm of the first team."
"This was a difficult collective decision, taken after careful consideration in the best interests of the club, in order to respond to the sporting challenges of the end of the season."
"Olympique de Marseille would like to thank Roberto De Zerbi for his dedication, commitment, professionalism, and seriousness, which were particularly evident in the team's second-place finish in the 2024-25 season."
"The club wishes him all the best for the rest of his career."
Roberto De Zerbi has departed Olympique de Marseille following the 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. De Zerbi led Marseille to a runner-up finish in Ligue 1 last season and has been linked with the Tottenham job. Marseille sit fourth, 12 points behind PSG, and have already been eliminated from this season's Champions League. Club management — including the owner, president, director of football, and coach — decided a change was necessary to address end-of-season sporting challenges. Club leaders thanked De Zerbi for his dedication and professionalism and said the relationship with the squad had broken down.
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