Roberto De Zerbi leaves position as Marseille manager ‘by mutual agreement’

Roberto De Zerbi has left his role as Marseille manager “by mutual agreement” after less than two years in charge, the club have announced.

The 46-year-old former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach was appointed in June 2024, but pressure had mounted after the French side’s Champions League elimination last month — Marseille finished 25th, missing out on the play-off round on goal difference on the final day of the league phase.

They were then thrashed 5-0 by fierce rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

“Following discussions between all stakeholders in the club’s management — the owner, president, director of football, and coach — it was decided to make a change at the helm of the first team,” the club said in a statement.

“This was a difficult collective decision, taken after careful consideration in the best interests of the club, in order to respond to the sporting challenges of the end of the season.

“Marseille would like to thank Roberto De Zerbi for his dedication, commitment, professionalism, and seriousness, which were particularly evident in the team’s second-place finish in the 2024-25 season.”