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André Villas-Boas: "I spoke out against the player, he was never on our list."
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A few days after the violent protests of angry supporters against the club leadership, Olympique Marseille coach André Villas-Boas announced at a press conference that he wanted to leave the Ligue 1 club.
The reason is apparently not the riots on Saturday, but the club's transfer policy.
This was preceded by the move of the former French U21 international Olivier Ntcham from Celtic Glasgow to Marseille, which the French announced shortly before the end of the transfer period.
The Olympique officials acted in the commitment apparently against the will of the coach.
“I found out about it from the press today after I got up,” said Villas-Boas. “I didn't make the decision, I have nothing to do with the decision.
I spoke out against the player, he was never on our list.
That's why I submitted my resignation today. "
He was also informed very late about the departure of Nemanja Radonjic to Hertha BSC.
Villas-Boas had expected his departure at the end of the season
He's waiting for an answer from the club, if it says “no” he would go on: “I don't want any money, I just want to leave,” said the Portuguese.
He takes responsibility for the bad results of the last game days.
Marseille, Champions League winner in 1993, are ninth in the Ligue 1 table after three defeats in a row - 16 points behind leaders Lyon.
In the Champions League, the team was eliminated in the group stage.
Villas-Boas had said on Friday that he expected his departure at the end of the season.
"We have to clean up.
I am responsible for the results, and at the moment they are terrible, ”the Portuguese said.
On Saturday riots broke out near Marseille.
Around 300 fans tried to use force to gain access to the club's training grounds in the southern French port city.
25 people were arrested.
The Ligue 1 game against Stade Rennes was then postponed.
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