Coveted by Olympique de Marseille after the departure of Igor Tudor, Marcelo Gallardo is one of the favorites of the Olympian management. The Argentinian, free of any contract, sticks to the profile defined by President Pablo Longoria. And wants to land with a nice surprise for the Marseille club.
Olympique de Marseille should not delay any longer. After the resignation of Igor Tudor last week, the recent third in Ligue 1 is busy appointing a new coach. If the names of Christophe Galtier, Andoni Iraola and Marcelino have been listed, other candidates correspond more to the profile sought. The Foot Mercato media indicates that Marcelo Gallardo currently has the favor of President Pablo Longoria.
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◉ OM spoke with Gallardo and Grosso, two profiles highly appreciated internally.
◉ Gallardo is tempted but wants guarantees. Grosso is also but he hesitates to do one more season at Frosinone.
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For starters, the Argentinian, whose rating has climbed over his successes at River Plate, and who is mainly announced in competition with the Italian Fabio Grosso, is currently free of any contract following his departure last December. His philosophy of play seems to please the management who will also appreciate the initiative of his favorite.
Gallardo wants to convince Sanchez
Indeed, the Chilean source La Hora tells us that Marcelo Gallardo, without being sure to commit to Olympique de Marseille, is already trying to convince Alexis Sanchez to extend. The former Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco attacking midfielder would see himself working well with the Chilean striker under his command next season. As a reminder, the Marseillais at the end of the contract has started discussions with his leaders.
The two sides have yet to find common ground. And meanwhile, other interested clubs, notably in England and Saudi Arabia, could send him interesting offers. It remains to be seen whether Olympique de Marseille and Marcelo Gallardo will be able to present the right arguments. One thing is certain, it is that the Argentinian coach would already hit a big blow if he allowed the Marseille club to keep their top scorer.
