Key Takeaways:
- Habib Beye is set to become Olympique de Marseille’s head coach, subject to French football league legal clearance
- Club owner Frank McCourt and Medhi Benatia confirmed Beye’s arrival
- Beye has agreed to a short-term contract after being dismissed as Rennes manager the day before Roberto De Zerbi’s departure
Management Reshuffle at Marseille
Marseille are on the brink of confirming Habib Beye as their new head coach, following recent discussions involving club owner Frank McCourt and representatives of the supporters, as reported by RMC Sport. McCourt appeared at the club’s training centre, La Commanderie, alongside Medhi Benatia, where he announced that Beye’s installment was imminent.
🚨 Beye pas libre avant plusieurs semaines ?
👉 Habib Beye est encore loin du banc de l’OM. Le litige avec Rennes pourrait le bloquer jusqu’au 12 mars, même si aucune des parties n’a intérêt à étirer les débats aussi longtemps.
💻 Hier, le Sénégalais a participé à une réunion… pic.twitter.com/rlIRARz3Fs
— Foot Marseille (@FootMarseille) February 18, 2026
Appointment Awaits Legal Formalities
The final green light now rests with the French football league’s legal commission, which must formally liberate Beye from his existing contract with Rennes. This step is the only outstanding obstacle before Beye’s move to the Vélodrome can be finalised.
Short-Term Deal for Returning Defender
Beye, a former OM defender, is believed to have accepted a short-term agreement – a key element that eased the negotiation process. His return comes amid a period of considerable structural change at the club and increasing expectations for a top-three Ligue 1 finish.
Leadership Team in Place
With Medhi Benatia confirmed as sporting director, Beye is now set to work alongside him as first team manager. Prior to this, Beye was dismissed as manager of Rennes only a day before Roberto De Zerbi’s exit from the club. The 48-year-old also previously managed Red Star FC.
