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French press reports confirmed that Walid Al-Rakrakaki, Morocco's elected trainer, a candidate for the leadership of Olympic Marseille, succeeded Italian Roberto de Zerbi, increasing speculation about his future with the lions of the Atlas.
Chelle Offered as Roberto De Zerbi's Replacement at Olympique Marseille
Roberto De Zerbi has stepped down from his role as head coach of Olympique Marseille after reaching a mutual agreement with the club to part ways with immediate effect. The decision follows a difficult run of results for the Ligue 1 side. Discussions about De Zerbi’s future reportedly began after Marseille’s 3–0 defeat to Club Brugge on January 28, a result that saw them eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. Although both parties initially …
Eric Chelle Attracts Interest From European Club Amid Super Eagles Role
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly being linked with a top European club. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appointed Chelle in January 2025 following a disastrous run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers under former coaches Jose Peseiro and Finidi George. The 48-year-old won his first trophy with Nigeria after the Super Eagles defeated Jamaica on penalties in the Unity Cup final, with midfielder Christantus Uche converting …
Nigeria's Éric Chelle offered amid Marseille manager search - Get French Football News
There are now three names seemingly in the running to succeed Roberto De Zerbi as manager of Olympique de Marseille, as per a report from L’Équipe. De Zerbi’s fate was decided in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with the Italian’s 18-month stint at OM coming to an end by mutual consent. He leaves the club fourth in Ligue 1 and still in the Coupe de France, although a 3-0 defeat against Club Brugge put an abrupt end to their UEFA Champions L…
After expressing his ambition to become the first African coach to lead Real Madrid on 9 February, Éric Sékou Chelle is already drawing attention in Europe. According to information relayed by the French media La Provence, the Olympique de Marseille had contacted the technician to succeed Italian Roberto De Zerbi, who had been removed from office on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Super Eagles May Lose Coach To Marseille
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial position at French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille. The 48-year-old Malian-French tactician is among the names being considered following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi, who left the club by mutual consent earlier this week. De Zerbi’s exit came after a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Le Classique and Marseille’s Champi…
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