Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli, who arrived in Marseille in February 2021, is no longer OM coach, the club announced on Friday, speaking of a “joint decision”. As early as May, the Argentinian had sent a very clear message to his leaders as to his demands on the transfer window.
Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli, who arrived in Marseille in February 2021, is no longer OM coach, the club announced on Friday, speaking of a “joint decision”. “We are satisfied with the progress made and the emotions experienced together, but following a long reflection, the two parties, who are acting in the interest of the Olympique de Marseille project, have agreed to put an end to this step”, writes OM in a press release. OM President Pablo Longoria will give a press conference at 5:00 p.m.
A transfer window dispute
With Jorge Sampaoli, OM finished second in Ligue 1 last season and therefore qualified directly for the Champions League. But as early as May, the Argentinian had sent a very clear message to his leaders about his requirements for the transfer window. “Do we want the Champions League for the money or to be competitive there? This is what is most important to know for the president, the owner and the coach: to know why we are giving ourselves this objective”, he had said.
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