Key Takeaways:
- Marseille and head coach Roberto De Zerbi have mutually agreed to terminate his contract
- OM currently sits 4th in Ligue 1 after 21 rounds of the 2024/25 season
- The decision followed significant defeats to Club Brugge (0:3) and Paris Saint-Germain (0:5)
Managerial Change Confirmed at Marseille
French football powerhouse Marseille has officially declared the termination of Roberto De Zerbi’s contract as head coach, the club announced. The separation, which both the club and De Zerbi consented to after thorough discussions including the owner, president, and technical director, signifies a major change at the managerial level.
Marseille’s statement emphasised that the move was a thoughtfully considered, collective decision designed with the club’s interests in mind, and aimed at enhancing their prospects for the remainder of the season.
🚨 BREAKING: Roberto De Zerbi and Olympique Marseille part ways with immediate effect.
Decision made following direct talks & reflections between parties, as @FabriceHawkins reports.
No issues between De Zerbi, the club management and players.
De Zerbi believes it’s best… pic.twitter.com/RJwmYxkQ0L
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2026
Recognition for De Zerbi’s Contributions
The club expressed gratitude towards De Zerbi for his dedication, professionalism, and commitment, particularly highlighting his role in securing second place in Ligue 1 in the 2024/25 season.
Ligue 1 and Champions League Performance
After completing 21 rounds in the current Ligue 1 campaign, OM presently occupies 4th position in the league standings. On the European front, Marseille concluded the main phase of the Champions League placed 25th, resulting in failure to progress to the knock-out stages.
Heavy Defeats Prompt Departure
Information from RMC indicates that the decision to dismiss De Zerbi stemmed from significant losses, notably the 0:3 defeat to Club Brugge and the 0:5 setback against Paris Saint-Germain.
