Tottenham Hotspur have identified Roberto De Zerbi as a primary target to take over the managerial reins. The former Brighton and Marseille head coach is reportedly open to the move to north London. However, any potential deal hinges entirely on a massive caveat: Spurs must successfully fight off relegation and retain their top-flight status for next season.
Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Marseille is back on track following the swift appointment of Habib Beye as Roberto De Zerbi's successor. While Mikel Arteta has defended the decision to send the teenage prodigy to Ligue 1 despite an injury crisis at Arsenal, the tactical shift at the Stade Velodrome could help unlock the youngster's full potential.
Marseille have announced the appointment of Habib Beye as their new manager, replacing the fiery Roberto De Zerbi. Beye returns to OM having spent two years at the club during his playing days. He has put pen to paper on a contract running until the summer of 2027 and has been tasked with saving Marseille's season from free-fall.
Medhi Benatia is set to remain at Marseille despite publicly announcing his resignation just days ago in a stunning U-turn confirmed by the club's owner. The former Juventus and Bayern Munich defender has not only been convinced to stay by owner Frank McCourt but has also been handed the keys to the castle as the club navigate a period of intense institutional turmoil.
Marseille have been plunged into fresh turmoil as former defender Adil Rami warned that a culture of "fear" and "negativity" is actively preventing top talent from joining the club. The outspoken 2018 World Cup winner spoke out following another disappointing result on the pitch, where the French side surrendered a two-goal lead at the on home soil to draw 2-2 with Strasbourg. The stalemate only added to the sense of dread surrounding the club, who have seen their leadership structure evaporate in a matter of days.
Roberto De Zerbi's turbulent Marseille spell included a dressing-room flashpoint involving defender Amir Murillo, who was told he had no future at the club during a heated video review that went viral online. The confrontation reflected growing internal tensions between the former Brighton boss and his players, which ultimately contributed to the Italian's acrimonious exit.
The official confirmation of Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille departure arrived at 2:35 on Tuesday morning. In that sense - and that sense alone - the timing of the news was odd. But there was nothing else remotely surprising about De Zerbi's exit. It had been coming for some time, and Sunday's humiliating 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes was obviously the final nail in De Zerbi's coffin.
Marseille are closing in on the appointment of Habib Beye after the departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian left the club by mutual consent and now, the French club are attempting to source a replacement. A move for Beye, who is currently managing Rennes, has begun.
Thomas Frank is gone! The morning after a terrible night before, Tottenham Hotspur announced that the Dane had been relieved of his duties as head coach - to nobody's great surprise. Tuesday evening's 2-1 loss at home to fellow underperformers Newcastle extended Tottenham's winless run in the Premier League to eight games - a rotten run of results that has seen them plummet to 16th in the standings.
Marseille have announced that manager Roberto De Zerbi has left the club by mutual consent in the wake of Sunday's 5-0 thrashing by champions Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. De Zerbi guided Marseille to a second-placed finish in Ligue 1 last season but leaves with his team down in fourth place in the table and already 12 points behind Luis Enrique's table-toppers.
Roberto De Zerbi questioned the mindset of Mason Greenwood and Co after seeing Marseille suffer a humiliating defeat in their Classique clash with arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain. The reigning Ligue 1 champions put in a dominant display at Parc des Prince, running out 5-0 victors, with some difficult discussions being planned at Stade Velodrome.
Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi believes that Mason Greenwood has become “a bit more human” since heading to France and leaving “difficult times” in England behind him. The former Manchester United winger has been a revelation on the field at Stade Velodrome, claiming Golden Boots honours, and boasts full support from his demanding Italian coach.
Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi issued a defiant statement after watching his side throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Paris FC. De Zerbi was clearly emotional after the match which his side led courtesy of goals from Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but threw their lead away late in the game, which came just days after OM were dumped out of the Champions League.
The president of Marseille, Pablo Longoria, has issued an update on the future of his manager Roberto De Zerbi following reports that the Italian tended his resignation earlier in the week. This came after the club missed out on qualification for the Champions League knockout stages on goal difference, with De Zerbi supposedly willing to leave southern France.
Roberto De Zerbi has clarified his Marseille future after reports surfaced he had resigned following the French side's Champions League exit. The Ligue 1 outfit were dumped out of the competition in midweek after a 3-0 loss at Club Brugge, coupled with Benfica's dramatic 4-2 win over Real Madrid. After speculation mounted the Italian had stepped down from his role, De Zerbi has now set the record straight.
Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly ready to quit Marseille, with the fiery Italian coach said to have handed in his resignation following failure to guide the Ligue 1 giants towards the last 16 of the Champions League. His contract at Stade Velodrome is due to run until the summer of 2027, but said agreement could be terminated more than 12 months prematurely.
