Jorge Sampaoli hopes to strengthen his midfield and has set his sights on Valentin Rongier, pillar of the OM midfield. But in Marseille, management is categorical: Rongier is not for sale. A clear message that Roberto De Zerbi, the Marseille coach, was quick to convey publicly at a press conference. The Italian once again had the last word, as he often does.
Income on the banks of Ligue 1 last November by taking the reins of Stade Rennais, Jorge Sampaoli wasted no time in exploring the market to strengthen its workforce. And the Argentine coach seems to want to dig into his Marseille memories. According to information from RMC Sportthe former coach of loon set his sights on Valentin Rongiera midfielder he knows well having managed him between March 2021 and June 2022. Under contract with Marseille Olympic until June 2026, Rongier has no shortage of assets to seduce his former mentor. Consistent, combative and blessed with excellent recovery skills, the 30-year-old is a pillar of the Marseille squad. However, despite the obvious interest of Rennes and of SampaoliOM quickly cooled Breton enthusiasm.
De Zerbi rejects Rennes for Rongier
« He (Jorge Sampaoli) will have to look for another player because Rongier is untransferable “, declared Roberto DeZerbi at a press conference. Medhi Benatia sent the message to Frederic Massara and this once again demonstrates the significant decision-making power of the coach loon.
“Above, everyone follows”
« Even if there was the temptation to get a nice sum a year and a half from the end of his contract, Roberto De Zerbi's voice carries a lot of weight. When the coach gives his opinion, very often it has the value of a decision. Above, everyone follows. It maintains unity », say those around us loon pour Provence.
