Breaking news from media sources: Roberto De Zerbi has submitted his resignation to Olympique de Marseille.
The club's internal management is currently evaluating and considering this request.
Marseille suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge away from home in midweek Champions League action, ultimately failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League Knockout Play-offs. In Ligue 1, they currently sit in third place, seven points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
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Earlier today, Roberto De Zerbi did not travel with the team to Clairefontaine (Note: The entire Marseille squad will be based there until the weekend) to prepare for their Ligue 1 match against Paris FC on Saturday. This time has allowed him to reflect on his future at Marseille. According to our sources, he has officially requested to leave the club. This has triggered discussions within Marseille and among the management.
In recent weeks, he has appeared extremely sensitive. He has criticized media evaluations of him, expressed confusion about the team's inconsistent performances, and frequently made confusing remarks about his own future. This is a way of sending signals: although he originally intended to complete a three-year cycle at Marseille, anything can happen in such a special environment as Olympique de Marseille. What is certain is that the disastrous defeat in Bruges and the painful elimination from the Champions League could have extremely serious consequences.
Controversial Comments After the Heavy Defeat to Club Brugge
“I take full responsibility, but all of us must engage in deep self-reflection. We have abundant experience on the pitch. I cannot understand the players' reactions, and I don't know what else to do.”
"This is my responsibility, but I am not the only one who can set things right. If we talk about tonight's match, it was too violent and cruel. In my thirteen-year coaching career, I have never seen anything like what I witnessed tonight."
