A former OL player on the OM bench, Longoria is won over

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By: Manu Tournoux

A former OL player on the OM bench, Longoria is won over

In search of a successor to Igor Tudor, Pablo Longoria is seduced by the profile of former Lyon defender Fabio Grosso.

In recent days, several names have leaked to take over from Igor Tudor at Olympique de Marseille, from Marcelo Gallardo to Marcelino via Paulo Fonseca. According to information from Figaro, a new coach is on the shelves of Pablo Longoria: Fabio Grosso. The former OL and Italian defender has just won the Serie B title with the Frosinone club.

His career and his team’s aggressive and offensive game philosophy are all elements that have not escaped Pablo Longoria, who made it clear at a press conference on Monday that he wanted to recruit a coach capable of continuing the work. performed this season by Igor Tudor, with a similar style of play and a rigor comparable to that established by the Croatian. Fabio Grosso ticks the boxes and this track “could grow” in the days to come according to the media.

OM love Fabio Grosso, but the file is complex

Still, according to Foot Mercato, which confirms OM’s interest in Fabio Grosso, it is quite unlikely to date to see the Italian sit on the Marseille bench. The file is indeed very complex, in particular because there is no question for his club of Frosinone to let it slip away. Free on June 30, Fabio Grosso will be the subject of a contract extension offer from his club. A meeting is also scheduled between the Italian coach and his management in the coming hours. OM are very interested in securing the services of Fabio Grosso but a priori, the 2006 world champion will not be Igor Tudor’s successor in Provence. Even if with Pablo Longoria and Javier Ribalta, capable of anything when it comes to the transfer window, you should never swear to anything too quickly.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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