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Journalist
After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
Having decided to leave Brighton, Roberto De Zerbi was promised to the biggest European clubs. But to everyone's surprise, it was OM who won the bet and struck a major blow with the signing of the Italian. The 45-year-old coach then signed a 3-year contract. But now, after only a few months, there is already talk of De Zerbi staying much longer at OM. Should we then offer him a historic contract?
In the summer of 2024, theABOUT had to manage the succession of Jean-Louis Gasset. After thinking about Paulo Fonseca Then Sergio Conceiçãothe Marseille club finally raised the bar even higher with the signing of Roberto De Zerbi. Considered one of the best coaches of his generation, the Italian was nevertheless announced at the Bayern Munichhas Manchester United or at FC Barcelona. But it's goodABOUT which he signed, signing a 3-year contract. A choice that By Zerbi clearly does not regret today, even to the point of imagining himself living for even longer Marseille. Indeed, according to information from The Teamthe Olympian coach would see himself remaining “ four, five years ».
-“I hope to stay here for years”
A few days ago, Roberto DeZerbi had also publicly confirmed its intention to stay in the long termABOUT. The Italian announced at a press conference: “ The holidays went well for me, I am happy in Marseille. I hope to stay here for years if they can support me, it's a pride to be here. I live this to the fullest while always trying to give the best. (…) OM is a unique club, a special place. I'm not saying that because I'm a manager here, I already said it with Brighton. I wanted to come here, like Hojbjerg, Rabiot, Wahi… OM is a different club ».
A record in sight?
Today, the contract Roberto DeZerbi therefore binds him for 3 years to theABOUTor until 2027. But the Italian would not say no to adding a few years to this date. If this were the case, it is a historic contract that could be signed since By Zerbi could then become the coach having spent the most time on the bench of theABOUT. Today, this record is held by Henri Roesslercoach at Marseille for 4 years between 1950 and 1954. Not far away, we can also find Didier Deschampsin post for 3 years. Roberto DeZerbi will he soon do better?
So, should we offer this historic contract to Roberto De Zerbi?
