OM‍: Secret meeting between Longoria and Gallardo in Istanbul

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By: Manu Tournoux

OM‍: Secret meeting between Longoria and Gallardo in Istanbul

Olympique de Marseille is still looking for Igor Tudor’s successor. According to some indiscretions, the president of OM was not in Istanbul only to attend Saturday’s Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter. Pablo Longoria notably had a very discreet date.

OM ended their 2022-2023 season with a sad loss on the road to Ajaccio, a match which ended the passage of Igor Tudor on the Marseille bench. Since then, Marseille supporters have been waiting to know who will be chosen by Pablo Longoria to succeed the Croatian technician. This Sunday, the Italian press announced that Javier Ribalta had made contact with Fabio Grosso, the Italian coach of Frosinone. A tangible and serious track, especially since the president of Olympique de Marseille loves to shop in Serie A.

But in recent hours, Marcelo Gallardo has returned to the top of the list, the Argentine coach having, a priori, met Pablo Longoria this weekend on the sidelines of the Champions League final which was played on Saturday in Istanbul. Cited as one of the favorites to replace Igor Tudor, the former AS Monaco player wanted to know more and the boss of Olympique de Marseillais was ready to roll out the red carpet for him.

Longoria pushes for Gallardo

Journalist for various media, and generally very well informed, Abdellah Boulma explains that Pablo Longoria spoke with Marcelo Gallardo and not to talk to him about the final between Manchester City and Inter. ” Still looking for a coach, Pablo Longoria and Javier Ribalta spoke at length in Turkey with Marcelo Gallardo to convince him to join OM “says the journalist. In other words, the president of Olympique de Marseille has made the 47-year-old Argentinian technician his great favorite. But, at a time when many European clubs are looking for a coach, the former River Plate coach is spoiled for choice. OM will therefore probably have to wait a bit before getting Gallardo’s answer.

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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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