The Marseille fans were impatiently awaiting the arrival of Marcelo Gallardo, but the Argentinian finally skipped OM at the last moment. A decision that could upset the future of Alexis Sanchez.
Under contract until June 30, 2023, Alexis Sanchez has still not extended his lease with OM. The Chilean is coming off a very successful season with Marseille where he was the team’s top scorer for the 2022/2023 financial year with 18 goals scored, including 14 in Ligue 1. At 34, the former Arsenal striker or FC Barcelona proved that he still had the level to evolve in a European club. Nevertheless, OM, which was awaiting the arrival of Marcelo Gallardo, will probably have to deal without Alexis Sanchez next year. According to information from the Chilean media Minutod, the double winner of the Copa America did not extend his contract because he was waiting to find out the identity of the future OM coach. Since Gallardo is not going to join Marseille, Alexis Sanchez could make the decision to leave Marseille for good.
The future of Sanchez linked to that of Gallardo?
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A blow for OM who, after losing their next coach, will perhaps part with their best attacking asset. The media Olé has also claimed that Gallardo wanted to build the team around Alexis Sanchez. Which will therefore not be the case because the Chilean wanted to evolve under the orders of the former midfielder who played at AS Monaco and PSG. A collaboration that will therefore not happen, while it seemed very promising on paper and in the proximity between the two men. However, OM have other leads than the Argentinian and are now focusing on Paulo Fonseca who manages Lille as well as Marcelino who has a big CV in Spain. Marseille will hurry to finalize the arrival of their future coach. For his part, Alexis Sanchez has only a few days left before being a free player and the name of the future coach will be decisive for a player who has given priority to OM, but may not reserve this track. During a very long time.
