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As announced last May Stéphane Tessier, the general director of Olympique de Marseille, left his post. He is replaced by a pair promoted internally.
The restructuring of OM is happening at all levels. Roberto De Zerbi is expected this Wednesday, with a large staff, but also technical director Rossi. The workforce will be fundamentally reshuffled, many departures have already been mentioned. Training was postponed by around a week, which will pose no problem during this season without the European Cup and with a first official match in mid-August.
The former general manager Stéphane Tessier is replaced by a duo, who was already at the club. Indeed, according to our information Cécilia Barontini et Alban Juster will occupy the position of CEO. Having worked with the “Thirteenth Man” organization, Cécilia Barontini was also HR and CSR director at OM. She will therefore work with Alban Juster who was administrative and financial director of OM, he had also accompanied Pablo Longoria during his visit to the DNCG around ten days ago.
Cécilia Barontini and Alban Juster new CEOs of OM
Stéphane Tessiergeneral director of OM, who had taken an important place within the Olympian club in recent months, saw his relationship with Pablo Longoria deteriorate over the weeks. The former Saint-Etienne leader was no longer present at the commandery in recent days. His departure is recorded according to information from Provence.
A decision which reflects in particular the desire to Frank McCourt to support Pablo Longoria in his role. Invigorated after several painful months, the Spaniard is ready to start again for a new cycle with Mehdi Benatia by his side.
Weakened throughout the season, the Marseille president, who was increasingly isolated and even announced he was leaving at the end of the season, finally regained power.
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Benatia at the heart of Tessier’s departure?
The Team reveals in today’s edition that Stéphane Tessier did not want Mehdi Benatia. The differences with Pablo Longoria grew. Two clans then formed within the Marseille club and the gap gradually widened, to the point of making cohabitation difficult. The videoconference meeting with the United States sealed the end of the story and Tessier’s departure was confirmed by the American owner.
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