Olympique Marseille has announced the termination of their contract with Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi by mutual consent, following a disappointing year and a half at the club. His departure comes in the wake of a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and a crushing loss in Bruges that resulted in elimination from the UEFA Champions League. These performances were pivotal in the club's decision to end his tenure.

The official statement from the club indicated that a collective decision was made after discussions involving all relevant parties within the club's management, including the owner, president, football director, and the coach himself. The club acknowledged that this was a difficult decision that had been carefully considered, weighing its implications on the club's sporting challenges as the season enters its final phase. Additionally, the management praised De Zerbi for his investment, commitment, and professionalism during his time at the club.

After joining Marseille in the summer of 2024 and achieving a second-place finish in the previous season, pressure had been mounting on De Zerbi. The recent results reflected poorly on his leadership, leading the club to seek a change in the first team’s management as they prepare to strategically refocus their efforts for the challenges ahead. The sports community will be keenly analyzing who will succeed De Zerbi in hopes of revitalizing the team's fortunes in the upcoming matches.