Before choosing Marcelino, Olympique de Marseille would have contacted Paulo Fonseca, the coach of Lille.
The choice was not easy for Olympique de Marseille. In search of a coach after the departure of Igor Tudor after only one season, the Olympian leaders finally chose Marcelino.
But the Spanish technician was not the only one contacted by the Marseille club. Rumors had also circulated around an interest from Marseille for Paulo Fonseca, the coach of LOSC since last summer. Rumors confirmed by the president of Lille himself, Olivier Létang.“It was no surprise. I took it very well because we have a very, very good coach and of course it’s normal for him to be in demand. It wasn’t a surprise and I have to say Paulo’s reaction was great.”he explained at a press conference on Thursday.
Under contract until 2024, the Portuguese coach should probably stay with the Mastiffs. At the same time, Létang announced the arrival of Nabil Bentaleb, who is having his medical examination this Thursday.
