As expected for days, Roberto De Zerbi has signed a three-year contract and officially becomes the new coach of OM. With a big challenge for the one who has proven himself at Shakhtar Donetsk and Brighton.
Roberto De Zerbi is officially the new coach of OM. The technician, who arrives from the Brighton bench, has signed a three-year contract, as announced by the Marseille club on Saturday evening, while Germany and Denmark faced each other at Euro 2024.
“Help the club regain the rank that Marseille deserves”
“I am very happy to sign with Olympique de Marseille, I felt a strong desire to join this club,” the Italian coach said in the club’s press release. “The history and prestige surrounding OM, the passion and fervor of its supporters, the seriousness and enthusiasm shown to me by Frank, Pablo and Medhi were decisive in my decision to take on this exciting challenge. I can’t wait to sit on the bench at the Orange Vélodrome, this time as OM coach, and help the club regain the rank that Marseille deserves.”
Roberto De Zerbi arrived in Marseille on Wednesday June 26 and was welcomed in Marignane with part of his staff. Pablo Longoria and the Marseille leaders have already started their work regarding the transfer window, with the announcement of an agreement in principle for Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné, a priority track for the new coach.
