In search of a new coach, Olympique de Marseille would have contacted Christophe Galtier. A new element has arisen in this file.
The question has been tormenting all observers for 24 hours: can Christophe Galtier take over from Marcelino on the bench of Olympique de Marseille? The Marseille club is at the head of a new technician for the rest of this season. Jacques Abardonado, who has been serving as interim coach for a week, is not expected to sign up for the long term. And in this context, the name of Galtier has emerged as a serious lead since Monday.
The management of Olympique de Marseille would have contacted Christophe Galtier. But the context is very delicate, for OM as for Galtier. For reasons of timing, already, since the Frenchman remains in a very chaotic year on the bench of the rival club, Paris Saint-Germain – a line on his CV which has obviously not strengthened his popularity rating on the Canebière. But also because alongside his coaching career, Galtier must deal with serious extra-sporting matters after the accusations of racism which targeted him.
Galtier, change of program
If Christophe Galtier would be on the shortlist of Olympique de Marseille, the former PSG coach could ultimately opt for another option in order to return to service. According to information from Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli are studying Galtier’s situation, after having already surveyed his profile in the past. The reigning Italian champion club has had a very mixed start to the season under the tutelage of Rudi Garcia. To be continued…
