Olympique Marseille has announced the termination of Roberto De Zerbi's contract, cutting short the club's hopes for a three-year partnership. The decision comes in the wake of several disappointing losses that highlighted the team's structural instability. According to a club statement, discussions among various stakeholders, including owner Frank McCourt in the United States, led to this difficult but necessary decision aimed at altering the team's approach going forward.

The source familiar with the discussions pointed out that the consensus was shared by McCourt, club president Pablo Longoria, sporting director Mehdi Benatia, and De Zerbi himself. The intent of this change is to revitalize the team as they seek to meet season objectives, particularly qualification for the Champions League. This strategy aims to ensure a successful end to the current season despite the setbacks experienced in recent matches.

As discussions about a new direction unfold, the management aims to stabilize the team dynamics that have been troubled under De Zerbi’s guidance. The club is now tasked with finding a suitable replacement who can realign the team towards achieving its competitive goals, thus echoing the significant challenge facing Olympique Marseille in a season marked by instability and high expectations.