Despite a successful debut season under De Zerbi, which ended with a second-place finish in Ligue 1, momentum faded this year, leading to the Italian coach's early exit. Amid internal upheaval, notably the departure of sporting director Medhi Benatia, Xabi Alonso is reportedly unwilling to join what he considers an unstable environment.
Marseille's search continues, with names like Habib Beye and Sérgio Conceição mentioned as potential replacements for the managerial position.