The Argentine Jorge Sampaoli, who arrived in Marseille in February 2021, is no longer the team's coach, the club itself announced this Friday, speaking of a "common decision".
"We are satisfied with the path traveled and the emotions experienced together, but due to long reflection, the two parties, who act in the general interest of the Olympique de Marseille project, have agreed to put an end to this stage," writes the French club. it's a statement.
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Under Sampaoli, Marseille managed to finish second in Ligue 1 last season and qualified directly for the Champions League.
strong message
But, since May, the Argentine coach left a very clear message to the board about his demands in the transfer market.
“Do we want to go to the Champions League for the money or to be competitive? It is the most important thing that the president, the owner and the coach have to know: to know why we set ourselves that goal, ”he said.
“It is necessary to know if there is a possibility of creating a Champions League team. Because playing in the Champions League is playing against great teams. Going to play a few games and not being a true part of the competition seems illogical to me," added Sampaoli, with a reputation for being very demanding when it comes to transfers.
At the moment, Marseille has only signed two central defenders, Samuel Gigot (Spartak Moscow) and the young Isaak Touré (Le Havre).
The club has also lost two undisputed starters, William Saliba, back to Arsenal after his loan spell, and Boubacar Kamara, who left on a free transfer to Aston Villa.
Sampaoli, 62, came to Marseille after the resignation of the Portuguese André Villas-Boas. "Thanks to the players for making such beautiful football. Thanks to the fans because without you nothing makes sense. Until another better wind" the coach said goodbye through his social networks.
AFP
