This summer to everyone's surprise, Roberto De Zerbi signed with Olympique de Marseille for the next three seasons. A signing which surprised many observers as the Italian coach was solicited by European leaders.
This is the case of the English club Manchester United. The Manchester team were ready to sack Erik ten Hag in order to make room for the former Brighton manager. However, the Italian refused approaches from the Red Devils to join Ligue 1 and OM.
This Sunday, the newspaper The Team tells us that the 45-year-old technician used Mancunian approaches towards him to motivate his troops before the first day's match against Stade Brestois (1-6).
Roberto De Zerbi chose the Olympique de Marseille project to continue his coaching career. The one who trained in Italy and England refused the Mancunian project and favored the Olympian adventure.
“This is the contract that Manchester United offered me, a contract for several seasons, with the salary you imagine. This is where I have not been, because I put my passion before money. I came to Marseille for passion,” he would have told his players during the pre-match chat.
