Roberto De Zerbi sensationally leaves Marseille after being tipped for Man Utd job

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Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille after the 5-0 mauling at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain . The Italian was reportedly close to leaving the club last month, having reportedly handed in his resignation just days before the transfer window closed.

But De Zerbi has now actually left, with his final match in charge coming in the form of the thumping at the hands of the Ligue 1 champions on Sunday.

A statement from Marseille on Wednesday read: “Olympique de Marseille and Roberto De Zerbi, coach of the first team, announce the end of their collaboration by mutual agreement. Following discussions involving all stakeholders in the club's management – owner, president, director of football, and coach – it was decided to opt for a change at the helm of the first team.

“This was a difficult, collective decision, reached after careful consideration and in the best interests of the club to address the sporting challenges of the final stretch of the season.

“Olympique de Marseille would like to thank Roberto De Zerbi for his investment, commitment, professionalism and seriousness, marked in particular by the 2nd place obtained during the 2024/25 season. The club wishes him all the best for the rest of his career.”

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De Zerbi was appointed by Marseille in 2024 following an impressive spell with Brighton . He leaves the club fourth in Ligue 1 but already 12 points behind leaders PSG .

The Italian’s exit comes amid links with a number of Premier League clubs. He has been consistently linked with the role at Tottenham Hotspur, with the pressure continuing to rise on Thomas Frank .

Former Manchester United star Jaap Stam has also suggested that he would be an ideal next appointment for the Red Devils. Speaking recently, he said: "I like De Zerbi very much, you know, because of how he performed at Brighton and also now in Marseille.

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"How he's playing with his teams, because he plays possession-based football, he's very good on the ball. He also sets the players in certain positions that it makes it really difficult for the opposition to press them.

"You know, he's going forward, he attacks. Scores a lot of goals, sometimes concedes, but you know that as a manager.

"But I think he's also a good man-manager. I think he's also good with the players and giving them the confidence, giving them the attention they need - and not only the starting XI, but also the other players within the squad.

"And that's what you need in a big club like that. So I would be very happy if they don't go for Carrick, and that they go for him."

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