Questioned in the Spanish press about rumors suggesting an upcoming sale of Olympique de Marseille, Pablo Longoria made a harsh clarification.
The Olympique de Marseille season has been one of the most turbulent. This is evidenced by the two coaching changes that have occurred in recent months and the revolt of Marseille supporters at the start of the fall. An anger which precipitated the departure of Marcelino and several Marseille leaders.
Also marked by the events, Pablo Longoria also thought about slamming the door before finally reconsidering his decision. However, according to many observers, the president of OM should in turn leave in the coming months and make way for Stéphane Tessier, who took over as general manager this fall, and Mehdi Benatia, the new sports director. Rumors that the Spanish leader vigorously contested.
A campaign of destabilization
“ I have the determination to build a project here. A club project to improve the infrastructure, the stadium, the training center… Thinking that everything that has happened gives you the determination and the strength to perpetuate it, with a long-term playing model. he confided in the columns of AS during the clash between OM and Villarreal in the Europa League, adding: “I want to create recurring revenue to invest in talent and ensure continuity to guarantee stability. I have the strength and determination to be able to build a project based on all these pillars. »
The OM boss also discussed the issue of the sale of Olympique de Marseille. A file empty of any substance according to him. “ These are rumors. They are part of this external narrative of destabilization », he launched, rallying behind the line defended by Franck McCourt and his entourage, who continue to oppose a firm denial on the subject
