It's a clap of thunder that falls on the Canebière.
According to the latest information published by
L'Équipe
, Jorge Sampaoli has decided to leave Olympique de Marseille, one year from the end of his contract.
The reason given by the sports daily is that so far the Marseille transfer market has not met its expectations.
While he would like to welcome seasoned players in the Champions League games, the Olympians have only recruited, for the time being, a promising youngster in the person of Isaak Touré (19) and an admittedly experienced defender but not at a very high level with Samuel Gigot (28).
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The players would have been notified of his departure
Absent from the Commanderie this Friday, the Argentinian should meet with Pablo Longoria in the coming hours, adds
L'Équipe
.
But according to the indiscretions revealed by
La Provence
, Jorge Sampaoli would have already recorded his departure.
The Marseille president would have announced the news to the players and the training scheduled for this morning would have been postponed.
His initial inclinations would not date from today.
For several weeks, various sources have claimed that the former Sevilla FC coach could change his tune if his expectations in terms of recruitment are not met.
Arrived in Marseille in March 2021, Jorge Sampaoli allowed the Marseille team to find the C1 by snatching second place in the Ligue 1 standings in 2021-2022.