June 13th 2024.
Roberto De Zerbi, a well-respected and experienced football coach, is on the verge of taking on a new challenge as the head coach of Marseille. Reports from both Italy and France indicate that the 45-year-old has been chosen as the man to lead the Ligue 1 side into the upcoming season. This news comes after De Zerbi's departure from Brighton at the end of the previous season, where he had a successful run as manager.
Initially, it was believed that De Zerbi was being considered by top teams like Manchester United and Chelsea. However, United decided to stick with their current coach, Erik ten Hag, while Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager after Mauricio Pochettino left by mutual consent. De Zerbi was also a potential candidate for the Bayern Munich job, but the Bundesliga club ultimately chose Vincent Kompany as Thomas Tuchel's successor.
Meanwhile, Marseille had been searching for a new head coach after their interim manager, Jean-Louis Gasset, retired at the end of the season. They had previously been in talks with Sergio Conceicao, who recently left Porto, but it seems they have now shifted their focus to De Zerbi. Negotiations are reportedly in advanced stages, with a potential three-year contract on the table for the Italian.
De Zerbi's impressive record at Brighton, where he took over from Graham Potter in 2022, is what caught the attention of top clubs. In his first season, he led the team to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, securing European football for the first time in the club's history. Despite a slightly lower finish in the following season, De Zerbi faced numerous challenges with injuries to key players. In the Europa League, Brighton reached the last-16 stage but were ultimately eliminated by Roma.
In an interview after Brighton's final game of the Premier League campaign, De Zerbi expressed his desire to continue working in the top league. He stated that he had not received any offers from clubs yet, but he hoped to get back on the field soon. He also mentioned that he was honored to have worked in the Premier League and looked forward to the possibility of doing so again in the future.
It seems that De Zerbi's wish will come true with his potential move to Marseille. As he prepares to take on this new challenge, many will be watching to see how he leads the team in the upcoming season. With his track record of success and determination, it's clear that De Zerbi is a perfect fit for the French club. We wish him all the best in this new chapter of his career.
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