Overview
- Benatia announced his departure on February 15, stating he decided to resign on February 9, the day Roberto De Zerbi left by mutual agreement.
- In his statement, he cited a growing dissatisfaction and his failure to calm the atmosphere around the squad as reasons for stepping down.
- Marseille must appoint a new head coach and a new sporting director after a sequence of poor results that included a 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain and a Champions League exit at Club Brugge.
- Interim coach Jacques Abardonado oversaw a 2-2 home draw with Strasbourg as supporters protested at the Stade Vélodrome.
- According to Libération, Habib Beye is no longer in contention to replace De Zerbi, with the choice of the next coach now expected to be led by Longoria.