Still without a coach after the resignation of Igor Tudor two weeks ago, Olympique de Marseille considers Marcelo Gallardo as the ideal profile. The Marseille club has made progress in discussions with the Argentine coach. But the candidate is slow to decide while his answer is expected as soon as possible.
The choice of Olympique de Marseille is taking shape. For the succession of Igor Tudor, who had submitted his resignation at the beginning of June, the recent third in Ligue 1 has identified two finalists. And it is Marcelo Gallardo, in front of a plan B whose name has not yet filtered, who has won the favor of Pablo Longoria. The Marseille president considers him the ideal profile. The two men therefore began serious negotiations, in particular by evoking the composition of the staff and the decisions to be taken on the transfer market.
Gallardo is always thinking
This is to say how much Pablo Longoria wishes to name the Argentinian. Only here, Marcelo Gallardo, he does not seem so in a hurry. His entourage continues to deny any agreement and even denies possible advanced contacts. The former River Plate coach has understood that the ball is in his court and prefers to take his time. Which is starting to annoy Olympique de Marseille! While Pablo Longoria takes stock of the past season with owner Frank McCourt in the United States, director of football Javier Ribalta handles the coaching file.
Marcelo Gallardo when he’s finished thinking whether he’s coming or not….#MercatOM pic.twitter.com/owFjiAPRAV
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And according to the regional daily La Provence, the president’s right-hand man is awaiting an answer from Marcelo Gallardo this Wednesday. The Olympian management thus hopes to prepare next season in the best conditions, knowing that serious things will happen quickly for the Marseillais, who will have to play in the Champions League play-offs. Time is running out for the less and less patient Marseille club. “ Either he wants or he doesn’t “, we complain internally, while the entourage of Marcelo Gallardo remains unreachable.
