Overview
- Marseille confirmed the mutual parting after talks involving owner Frank McCourt, president Pablo Longoria, sporting director Mehdi Benatia and Roberto De Zerbi.
- The decision followed a damaging run that included a 3-0 loss at Club Brugge sealing a Champions League exit and a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain.
- Club officials and De Zerbi met players this week, and sources reported the relationship between the coach and squad had broken down.
- An interim coach will take charge for the Ligue 1 match at Strasbourg as Marseille sit fourth in the table, 12 points behind PSG.
- Reports say De Zerbi agreed to forgo his final-year salary while seeking improved compensation for his assistants, and he is being linked to vacancies such as Tottenham and Manchester United.