Italian coach Roberto De Zerbe decided to leave the Marseille team "by mutual consent," according to what the French club announced at dawn on Wednesday. Marseille bid farewell to the Champions League last month, before suffering a heavy defeat against the Parisian club 0-5 on Sunday in the league championship, dropping to fourth place.

Published on: 02/11/2026 - 08:12

A few days after the heavy defeat it suffered against its traditional rival, Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, competing in the French Premier League, announced on Wednesday that its coach, Roberto de Zerbe, had left his position by mutual consent, with the decision taking effect immediately.

De Zirpi's departure comes after the team's harsh 5-0 loss to rival Paris Saint-Germain in the league on Sunday, in addition to its exit from the European Champions League last month.

Read also: Paris Saint-Germain hits Marseille with five goals and regains the lead in the French League

The club said in a statement, “Olympique de Marseille and coach Roberto de Zerbe announce the end of their cooperation by mutual consent. After discussions between all parties involved in the club’s management - the owner, the president, the football director and the coach - it was decided to make a change at the head of the first team’s technical staff.”

He added, "It was a difficult collective decision, taken after careful consideration to serve the interest of the club, with the aim of facing the sporting challenges in the remaining phase of the season."

De Zerbe, who joined Marseille in 2024 after a successful spell with Brighton & Hove Albion, led the team to second place in the league last season behind Paris Saint-Germain. Marseille ranks fourth in the standings this season after 21 rounds.

France 24/AFP

Keywords related to the article

The content you want to browse is no longer in service or is currently unavailable.