Contrary to rumors announcing his arrival Friday in Marseille, Marcelo Gallardo has still not agreed to become the coach of OM. However, Pablo Longoria accepted several requests from the Argentine technician, one of which was totally crazy.
Olympique de Marseille supporters had a rollercoaster ride on Friday regarding the future coach of their favorite club. After the announcement by Le Phocéen that the agreement with Marcelo Gallardo had been reached and that the latter was on his way to Marseille, the sky was blue above the Vélodrome. But, hell, it all turned out to be wrong, and 24 hours later, the response from the former River Plate coach is still pending. Even if Pablo Longoria has two other tracks, one of which would be well advanced, the president of OM is betting everything on Gallardo. And a failure would be all the more bitter as the Marseille fans are excited to see The Doll replace Igor Tudor. The Spanish leader of Marseille has therefore validated, with the agreement of Frank McCourt, the requests of the former player of PSG and Monaco, one of which is particularly colossal.
Gallardo will arrive in force at OM
OM: Gallardo said yes, he is coming tonight! https://t.co/Ufx8Nfr6VS
— French Football Weekly.com (@Foot01_com) June 16, 2023
It is not a question of the salary, which will necessarily be important, but of the composition of the staff of the Argentine technician. Journalist from La Provence, Jean-Claude Leblois explains that the boss of Olympique de Marseille has accepted the fact that Marcelo Gallardo arrives with no less than fifteen people to assist him! A plethoric staff and the cost of which will necessarily be significant in financial terms. But, Pablo Longoria still said banco, just as he accepted the fact of leaving the Argentinian a right of veto over the entire transfer window, whether purchases or sales. Quite a change insofar as the Longoria-Ribalta duo is known for doing its market without referring to anyone. But that’s the price to pay to see Gallardo say, maybe, yes to OM. Anyway, this Saturday should be a turning point.
Longoria back in Marseille this weekend
For the past few days, it has been said that Olympique de Marseille has put an ultimatum concerning the decision of Marcelo Gallardo, even if this date is visibly postponed day by day. However, after spending several days with Frank McCourt in Boston, as he has done every year since he became the boss of OM, Pablo Longoria returns to Provence this Saturday. And he will not wait forever for the decision of the Argentinian technician, Marseille cannot afford to start the season late. From this summer it will be necessary to fight to have a ticket in the Champions League. And even if Marcelo Gallardo makes everyone salivate, the patience of the boss of Olympique de Marseille has limits.
