After the announcement of Igor Tudor’s departure, it took OM several weeks to find their new coach. Marseille first announced on the trail of Marcelo Gallardo, then became interested in Paulo Fonseca, before finally appointing Marcelino. Olivier Letang, who was present at a press conference on Thursday, confirmed that the Olympians had reached out to the Portuguese technician.
While Iliman Ndiaye and Renan Lodi’s files seem to be on the right track, theO.M He has so far only signed one player since the opening of the transfer window in person Geoffrey Kondogbia. The Marseille leaders have fallen behind in the summer transfer window, to blame in particular for the uncertainty surrounding the identity of the new coach. If it’s the last Marcelino who succeeded Igor Tudorother technicians are announced in the viewfinder ofO.M.
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Letang confirms OM’s interest in Fonseca
This is especially the case Marcelo Gallardo, which for a long time seemed to be holding the rope. After this path fails, theO.M take care of it Paulo Fonsecabut the latter has been retained before losswith whom he contracts until June 2024. The demand for the Portuguese technician has increased this summer, according to what he confirmed Olivier Letang This Thursday at a press conference. What was not really surprising to the chief Mastiff.
“I handled it very well because we have a very good coach.”
” That wasn’t a surprise. I handled it very well because we have a very good coach and of course there is demand. It wasn’t a surprise and I have to say Paolo’s reaction was amazing he announced Olivier Letang about interestO.M to Paulo Fonseca. ” We spoke and told him that he fully respects the club’s decision. He’s invested with no problem and a pleasure to have with us “, he added.
