For 18 months, OM was able to count on André Villas-Boas. The Portuguese technician, who has since become president of FC Porto, had a great time during his adventure in the Marseille city. However, the outcome of his time in Marseille turned sour due to an unwanted market operation.
Andre Villas–Boas was the coach chosen by the sports management of loon managed at the time by Andoni Zubizarreta to take the place of Rudi Garcia instead on the sidelines of Marseille Olympic. From June 2019 to February 2021, the date of what he describes as “coup d’état”, Villas–Boas fought to put theABOUT as high as possible in the ranking of Ligue 1.
“As it was one of the most beautiful things in my life, it was also one of the most painful”
Moreover, as revealed in an interview given to The Team, Andre Villas–Boas particularly appreciated his time at the best French club in his eyes. “I only have good memories. There is the greatness of the club, all these emotions, positive or negative. This club means so much to people, it's the No. 1 club in France, without a doubt. As it was one of the most beautiful things in my life, it was also one of the most painful.”
“It’s true that Ntcham was a real coup d’état that broke everything”
However, there were phases much more painful than others and particularly the end of his adventure at OM precipitated by a decision on the transfer window that he had not validated. Quite the contrary. The arrival on loanOlivier Ntcham of the Celtic Glasgow was the straw that broke the camel's back of patience'André Villas-Boas.
“Leaving as I left, experiencing Covid there… The Vélodrome would transmit its strength to us. OM is the Vélodrome, it’s the atmosphere of the stadium. And I think that was why we were very weak in the second year. But it’s true that Ntcham was a real coup d’état that broke everything”. Result, the day after the close of the 2021 winter transfer window and the arrival of the midfielder, Andre Villas–Boas summoned the media to a press conference to express his dissatisfaction and announce his departure from loon.
