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Coach of the club between March 2021 and June 2022, Jorge Sampaoli will return to OM this Saturday evening, during the trip of Roberto De Zerbi and his men to Rennes. Despite his surprise departure, the Argentine technician still maintains good relations with Pablo Longoria, with whom he is in regular contact.
Jorge Sampaoli will find his “ old love “. Two and a half years after his departure, the 65-year-old Argentinian technician, appointed coach of Stade Rennais in November, receives theABOUT this Saturday evening. A special moment for the one who left a very good memory in Marseille, with him finishing second in Ligue 1 at the end of the 2021-2022 season.
Ribalta and the mercato at the origin of his departure
To everyone’s surprise, Jorge Sampaoli had decided to leaveABOUT end of June 2022, a few days before the resumption of training. A departure caused by differences with Javier Ribaltathen director of football, regarding the transfer window, while the Argentinian hoped to have a team capable of competing with the PSG.
Longoria and Sampaoli are still in contact
But this episode did not break the links between Pablo Longoria et Jorge Sampaoli. As indicated by The Teamthe two men have been in regular contact, every two to three months, since their collaboration onABOUT. Their last conversation was a few weeks ago, shortly before the Argentinian’s debut as coach of Renneson November 24 against LOSC.
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