Sampaoli leaves Marseille amid differences with club bosses
Argentinian coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday he had left Marseille because of differences with the club’s hierarchy after guiding them back to the Champions League. Sampaoli, 62, arrived at the Stade Velodrome in March 2021 and took Marseille to second in Ligue 1 last season. In May, colourful former Argentina and Sevilla boss Sampaoli, who led Chile to the 2015 Copa America title, said he needed further funds to make the most of competing in Europe’s top tournament. On Friday, Sampaoli said in a post on Instagram that his vision for the future of the club was “different” from that of the directors. “My rhythm and objectives are not the same as those of the directors of the club,” he said. “The last season was incredible. To be coach of this club was a pleasure for me. I was very happy.” Earlier, Marseille said in a statement the split was by mutual agreement. “After 16 months of collaboration, this work has allowed the club to take the next step in their new sporting project and qualify directly for the Champions League,” the statement said. “We are happy with the path taken and emotions shared but after a lot of consideration, the two parties, who are acting in the interest of Marseille, agreed to bring this relationship to an end.” Marseille have signed Spartak Moscow centre-back Samuel Gigot and teenager Isaak Toure, ahead of their first appearance in the competition since 2020, when they won just one group game. But players have also left. France defensive midfielder Boubacar Kamara has joined Aston Villa on a free transfer. Defender William Saliba has returned to Arsenal after his loan. Roberto De Zerbi, who had been in charge of Shakhtar Donetsk until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has been linked with replacing Sampaoli, but the club refused to confirm the reports. “We have clear ideas and discussions with candidates,” Marseille president Pablo Longoria told reporters on Friday. “We have a candidate in mind, who is our priority. “Our objective is to have him by the end of the week,” he added. Marseille start their new Ligue 1 season on the weekend of August 5-7 at home to Reims.
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“We are satisfied with the progress made and the emotions experienced together,” read an official statement. “Following a long reflection, the two parties, who are acting in the interest of the project at Marseille, have agreed to put an end to this chapter.”
Jorge Sampaoli officially leaves Marseille after 1.5 years in charge
Marseille have parted ways with head coach Jorge Sampaoli, after the two had differing views on the future of the team. The French side has officially announced their decision, and are now in the process of appointing a new head coach. The Argentinian was able to help Marseille finish runners-up in Ligue 1 and qualify directly for the Champions League. But, he will not be able to oversee their campaign next season due to his dismissal. “Olympique de Marseille and Jorge Sampaoli announce their joint decision to end their collaboration,” the official statement from the club said. “Since his first day in Marseille, he has been fully invested in the establishment of a game philosophy and a conquering state of mind corresponding to the values ??of Olympique de Marseille. It is therefore with emotion that the club and Jorge Sampaoli announce their joint decision to end their collaboration. OM would like to sincerely and warmly thank the work of Jorge Sampaoli. After 16 months of collaboration, this work has enabled the club to take a step forward in the construction of its new sporting project and to qualify directly for the UEFA Champions League.
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