Frank McCourt comes out of the silence.
Criticized for his lack of involvement and his discretion in recent weeks, the American owner of Olympique de Marseille, in the wake of the announcement of the replacement of Jacques-Henri Eyraud by Pablo Longoria, seems determined to put his hands in the sludge.
The Marseille club announces that the 67-year-old leader will be in Marseille “this week to meet with fans and leaders of OM's historic supporters groups to discuss his long-term plans for the club.
He will also meet business leaders, elected officials and representatives of public authorities, accompanied by members of the club's new management team. ”
Press release from Frank McCourt
: “The soul of Marseille seduced me when I bought the club.
This spirit has suffered from the distance COVID has imposed between the fans, of which I am a part, and the field.
I would like to thank the authorities who facilitate my arrival in France.
I arrive in Marseille, and I look forward to sharing my vision for the future directly with supporters, especially with regard to development and investment projects for the next generations.
In 2016, we launched an ambitious project to bring this club back to the top of French and European football and this commitment is still intact.
Rest assured that my commitment to OM and the Marseillais is absolute, and I ask all our supporters to unite and support us as we open this new great chapter. "
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