Pablo Longoria, the president of Olympique de Marseille, is expressing strong interest in appointing Eric Chelle, who currently manages the Nigeria national football team, as the new head coach of the French club. Reports indicate that Longoria is considering a four-month contract with a performance-based extension clause that would activate if Chelle achieves specific milestones, such as winning the Coupe de France and positioning Marseille in the top three of Ligue 1. Chelle, who recently led the Nigerian team to a commendable third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, appears confident in his ability to take on this new challenge, having reached out personally to Longoria to present his vision for the club.