Marseille Announces Roberto De Zerbi As New Head Coach On Three-Year Deal
Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed as the new head coach of Marseille. The club confirmed on Saturday that the Italian has signed a three-year contract. De Zerbi expressed his excitement about joining Olympique de Marseille, citing the club's history, passionate supporters, and the enthusiasm shown by key figures as decisive factors in his decision.
De Zerbi's departure from Brighton was unexpected, occurring just before the end of the 2023-24 season. During his tenure, he led Brighton to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, securing European football for the first time in their history. Despite topping their Europa League group and defeating Marseille, they were eliminated by Roma in the round of 16 and finished 11th in the league.
Marseille had a turbulent season last year, going through three managers before Jean-Louis Gasset took over to see out the campaign. The team ended up eighth in Ligue 1, missing out on European competition.
In a statement on the club's website, De Zerbi said: "I'm delighted to be joining Olympique de Marseille, as I had a very strong desire to join the club. The history and prestige that surround OM, the passion and fervour of its supporters, and the seriousness and enthusiasm shown to me by Frank [McCourt], Pablo [Longoria] and Medhi [Banatia] were all decisive factors in my decision to embark on this exciting challenge."
The Italian coach is eager to start his journey with Marseille and aims to help them regain their rightful position. "I can't wait to sit on the bench at the Orange Velodrome, this time as OM coach," he added.
Official Announcement
The official announcement was made via Marseille's social media channels. A tweet from Olympique de Marseille read: "Olympique de Marseille announces the signing of Roberto De Zerbi as coach. The Italian has signed for three seasons with the Olympiens." The tweet included a link for more details and an image of De Zerbi.
Olympique de Marseille announces the signing of Roberto De Zerbi as coach. The Italian has signed for three seasons with the Olympiens.
— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_English) June 29, 2024
Read more https://t.co/IlRAxgaNLM | #DeZerbiEstOlympien pic.twitter.com/XviQ6YGy4K
Marseille fans are hopeful that De Zerbi can bring stability and success back to their beloved club. With his proven track record at Brighton, expectations are high for what he can achieve with OM.
The new head coach will now focus on preparing for the upcoming season and building a competitive squad capable of challenging for top honours in Ligue 1.
The appointment marks a significant step for both De Zerbi and Marseille as they look forward to a promising future together.
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