Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille by mutual consent, placing a number of Premier League golf equipment on crimson alert.
De Zerbi has reduce a annoyed determine following the membership’s Champions League exit that was confirmed by a dismal 3-0 defeat at Membership Brugge on January 28.
The emotional Italian was reported to be contemplating resigning after the sport however opted as an alternative to gauge the response from his gamers.
A 2-2 draw with Paris FC and a 3-0 defeat of Rennes within the Coupe de France hinted the state of affairs had calmed however the weekend hammering at Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille losing 5-0 to their Classique rivals, proved the ultimate straw.
A club statement in the early hours read: “Olympique de Marseille and Roberto De Zerbi, coach of the primary workforce, have introduced the top of their collaboration by mutual settlement.
“Following discussions between all stakeholders within the membership’s administration – the proprietor, president, director of soccer, and coach – it was determined to make a change on the helm of the primary workforce.
“This was a tough collective resolution, taken after cautious consideration in the perfect pursuits of the membership, with a purpose to reply to the sporting challenges of the top of the season.”
De Zerbi nonetheless fancied in England
De Zerbi joined Marseille in the summertime of 2024 after leaving Brighton and led the Velodrome membership to a second-placed end in Ligue 1 final season.
He departs with Marseille fourth in Ligue 1, 12 factors behind leaders PSG.
The 46-year-old’s inventory stays excessive in England after a formidable spell at Brighton. The Seagulls certified for European competitors for the primary time underneath his management with an attacking, possession-heavy model of soccer that gained many admirers away from the Amex Stadium.
De Zerbi has been beforehand linked with Manchester United whereas each Tottenham and Brighton might emerge as potential locations.
