In an interview with L'Equipe, André Villas-Boas looked back on his time at OM, emphasizing that, although this experience was one of the most beautiful of his life, it was also painful due to internal tensions, particularly linked to the arrival of Youssouf Ntcham. His departure, which he justifies by a disagreement over values and the management of recruitment, was precipitated by his lack of information on the player's arrival, which led to his resignation.
In an interview with The Team, André Villas-Boas, former OM coach and current president of FC Porto, looks back on his time in Marseille, an experience marked by great emotions, but also internal tensions.
“OM, as it was one of the most beautiful things in my life, it was also one of the most painful. Leaving as I left, experiencing Covid there… The Vélodrome transmitted its strength to us. OM is the Vélodrome, it’s the atmosphere of the stadium. » The coach emphasizes the importance of Velodromesymbol of Marseille passion. However, despite this energy, he talks about the fragility of his team during his second year, which contributed to his departure.
OM is the Vélodrome, it’s the atmosphere of the stadium
“And I think that was why we were very weak in the 2nd year. » He also mentions the impact of the arrival of Youssouf Ntchamwhich he describes as a “coup” that destabilized the team.
Villas-Boas then specifies the reasons for his departure, which he does not consider to be an impulsive act, but a question of values. “My departure was not out of bloodshed, but a question of values. » He explains that when he arrived at OM, he made the decision to stay after the arrival of Pablo Longoria, because of his commitment to Zubizarretathe sports director at the time. But with the latter's departure, the situation changed.
“Everyone knows that when Pablo arrived, I decided to stay, because I loved the club. I had linked my future to Zubi, Zubi left and I had a very strong discussion with Frank. » This conflict gained momentum with the arrival of Ntcham, a player that Villas-Boas had not validated. “I was not informed of Ntcham’s arrival, I said no for him. »
“That’s why I submitted my resignation. » This gesture resulted in an agreement between the two parties, thus marking the end of his Marseille adventure.
