In conflict with Ali Zarrak, manager of the club, “JPP” was retained by Olympique de Marseille in his position as coach of the reserve team.
The conflict seems closed. For several days, doubt had hovered over the future of Jean-Pierre Papin, current coach of the Olympique de Marseille reserve team in National 2. For good reason, the 1991 Ballon d'or had denounced interference in his work as a coach. from Ali Zarrak, manager responsible for Pro 2 at the club, threatening to leave the ship if things did not improve. This Monday, Marseille President Pablo Longoria spoke with “JPP” and kept him in his position, indicates RMC Sport .
Satisfied with his work with the club's youngsters, beaten at Corte (0-2) this Sunday but 2nd in their group in the fourth division, the Marseille management decided in favor of the Marseille legend. Ali Zarrak will no longer be the link between the professional group coached by Roberto De Zerbi and the reserve team but will retain functions within the training center. Even if his relations with Papin were noted as cold by the club this Monday during discussions.
