Roberto De Zerbi is ready to turn into the brand new head coach of Marseille after the Ligue 1 membership confirmed they’ve reached an “settlement in precept” with the previous Brighton boss.
De Zerbi introduced an finish to 2 profitable seasons with the Seagulls following their last Premier League match in opposition to Manchester United in Could.
Marseille mentioned in an announcement: “Olympique de Marseille pronounces that it has reached an settlement in precept with Roberto De Zerbi.
“The membership is at the moment working with all stakeholders to formalise the arrival of the Italian coach, in addition to that of his workers, on the OM bench and put together for his arrival in Marseille within the coming days.”
De Zerbi replaces Jean-Louis Gasset, the final of three managers appointed by Marseille final season as they limped to a third-placed end within the desk.
The Italian made his title with Brighton after changing Graham Potter in September 2022, main them to their highest ever top-flight end of sixth, and subsequently into the Europa League.
