This Monday, Olympique de Marseille formalized the departure of Pablo Longoria. In the evening, the now ex-president of the Marseille club said his goodbyes.
“I have just closed an important and very significant chapter in my career. Writing this post brings up a mix of emotions. In a way, it takes me back to the day I arrived at Olympique de Marseille, with energy, ideas and the ambition to build something meaningful, without really knowing what this experience would become. he wrote in a message posted on LinkedIn.
Pablo Longoria will have spent almost five years at OM.
“Over the years, I have understood that football is much more than results, transfers or short-term decisions, he continues. It is about building a model that allows a club to be competitive on the pitch, sustainable in its structure and relevant in its role within society. »
Longoria, the great downgrading
After Medhi Benatia remained in his position as director of football last February, the Spaniard found himself downgraded. There was no longer the slightest doubt about his departure from that moment on.
“Olympique de Marseille was a determining part of this journey. It is a club that requires commitment, passion, resilience and the ability to make decisions under constant pressure. I approached these challenges with honesty and a clear sense of responsibility. I end this chapter with respect, perspective and gratitude”concludes the one who was replaced by Alban Juster.
