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Report De Zerbi wants to quit Olympique Marseille

Originally posted on Football Italia  |  By Susy Campanale  |  Last updated Jan 29, 2026 4:14 PM ET

Footmercato claim that Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi has asked to be released from his contract with Olympique Marseille after their Champions League elimination.

The Ligue 1 side crashed out of the tournament following a shock 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge in the final round of the league phase.

There were reports swirling around this afternoon that Olympique Marseille were considering his position and potentially ready to pull the plug on his tenure.

De Zerbi and Marseille at loggerheads

BRADFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 3: Roberto De Zerbi manager of Olympique Marseille during the pre-season friendly match between Sunderland and Olympique Marseille at University of Bradford Stadium on August 3, 2024 in Bradford, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

The big surprise from Footmercato this evening is the suggestion De Zerbi himself asked the club to let him go, as he feels the rapport with them cannot continue.

The 46-year-old Italian tactician has overseen 17 wins, two draws and 11 defeats in all competition with Marseille so far this season.

Roberto De Zerbi (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

He was appointed in the summer of 2024, after experiences at Foggia, Palermo, Benevento, Sassuolo, Shakhtar Donetsk and Brighton and Hove Albion.

If he was to leave Marseille, it could potentially open the door for a return to Serie A or the Premier League.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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