In Marseille, Zerbi's soap opera (finally) ends up. While OM resumes the path of training, speculations around a possible departure from the Italian coach have multiplied, in particular with rumors sending it on the side of Inter Milan. But in his book Football according to Zerbisigned Salim Lamrani, the technician sweeps all concerns.
“No team can debauchery me from a place where I feel good. I only go when there is a conflict, divergent objectives or I no longer feel comfortable within the institution, regardless of the duration of the contract ”he says firmly. His good understanding with management, embodied by Pablo Longoria and Mehdi Benatia, seems to seal his future on the Canebière.
OM, “one of the most beautiful decisions”
Installed on the OM bench for a year, Zerbi has not regretted his choice. “Coming to Marseille is one of the most beautiful decisions I made in my life. Those who love football, like me, must live this city at least once in their existence ”says the Italian, who is about to approach a decisive season with OM qualified directly for the Champions League.
On the transfer window, “RDZ” is already very active. He formalized three first recruits: Angel Gomes, the young Englishman CJ Egan-Riley, free from Burnley, as well as the Argentinian Facundo Medina, revealed in Ligue 1 with Lens. Other experience reinforcements are approaching, including the probable return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the arrival of the Brazilian Igor Peaceão.
At the same time, Mehdi Benatia and Pablo Longoria will have to manage a new broom imposed by their coach. De Zerbi, renowned for his rigor and his decisions trenched, does not hesitate to push several players towards the exit, including Azzedine Ounahi, Amine Harit and Valentin Rongier.
