During the last summer transfer window, to replace Jean-Louis Gasset, Pablo Longoria spoke to many coaches. Finally, somewhat to everyone's surprise, the president of OM managed to bring Roberto De Zerbi to Marseille. A small feat, since the Italian was courted by big clubs, including Manchester United who offered him a big contract.
After the instability in the coaching position last season, OM were looking for the ideal technician this summer. The Marseille club has long thought about Sergio Conceiçãobut it is ultimately Roberto DeZerbi who was the lucky one. If the Italian is today indeed at Marseillemany observers were surprised when this news was announced.
De Zerbi refused Manchester United for OM
After his good results on the side of Brighton, Roberto DeZerbi was a highly rated coach on the transfer market. The Italian was not only followed by theABOUTbut also by Manchester Unitedamong others, as revealed The Team this Sunday. The Marseille coach had also revealed images of his possible contract with the Red Devils in the Olympian locker room to motivate them during the match against Breston August 17, accompanied by the following speech. “This is the contract they offered me, a contract for several seasons, with the salary you imagine. This is where I haven't been, because I put my passion before money. I came to Marseille for passion. »
De Zerbi already ready to leave OM?
Roberto DeZerbi therefore chose theABOUT ultimately, but the love story between him and the Marseille club might not last forever. After the defeat againstALSO Auxerre Friday evening (1-3), the Italian notably affirmed that he was ready to leave Marseille if he was the cause of the poor Olympian results. “I have to take responsibility for this defeat at home. We're having difficulties at home, that's clear. I don't know if it's a lack of courage or personality. I came here to play at the Vélodrome because I wanted to live the experience. If the problem is me, I'm ready to leave. I'm leaving without the money, the rest I don't care. I don't want to make excuses and talk nonsense. I'm not going to escape, we have to face reality. This is what I have to do. »
