Mercato: Imminent departures at OM?

Mercato: Imminent departures at OM?
Mercato: Imminent departures at OM?

There is movement internally on the OM side. While Barry Cohen has retired, two other people could leave the ship, and not least. At odds with Ali Zarrak, Jean-Pierre Papin set an ultimatum for his management. For his part, Marco Otero would have made the decision to leave.

LOON has undergone a strategic restructuring behind the scenes. After the notable arrival of Mehdi Benatia, it is the turn of Fabrizio Ravanelli to join the staff, followed closely by Giovanni Rossiat the request of the coach Roberto DeZerbi. These new recruits complete a strong quartet alongside Pablo Longoriapresident of the club and conductor of this revival. Together, these four key figures aspire to reshape the future of loon and breathe new life into it. Despite the departure of Jean-Louis Gasset, Jean-Pierre Papin remained coach of the reserves, a position he recently threatened to leave after a deep disagreement with Ali Zarar.

Papin is fixed on his fate

The verdict has fallen for JPP. On Monday it was confirmed to Jean-Pierre Papin that he would retain his position as coach of the reserve team. Moreover, Ali Zarar is entrusted with new strategic responsibilities: he will now devote himself to scouting and analyzing the methods of the reserve teams of major European clubs. A distribution of roles which aims to strengthen the structure and efficiency of the club in the long term. The fate reserved for Marco Otero is very different.

Otero will leave OM

According to information relayed by RMC Sport, Marco Oterohead of the training center loon since July 2022, would be on the verge of leaving the Marseille club. The reason? Persistent disagreements with management, a conflict which dates back several months and which now seems to be reaching a point of no return. According to The Teamtensions have reportedly intensified since the start of 2024, when Otero would have noticed a gradual reduction in his responsibilities. Pablo Longoriapresident of loonhas already made the decision to part ways with the Spaniard, making this departure imminent.

-

-

PREV Gender-based and sexual violence in sport: a relentless fight
NEXT Manchester United observe Bundesliga revelation