The daily explains that OM agreed to pay the coach’s release clause, which was 600,000 euros. The way is now clear for Jorge Sampaoli to sit on the Olympian bench and take over from Nasser Larguet, who has been acting since the dismissal of André Villas-Boas in early February. According to the regional newspaper, the one who finished on the podium of the world coach of the year in 2015 behind Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola will sign a contract until 2023 and will be supported by four assistants.
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While he could arrive in the south of France this weekend, Jorge Sampaoli will therefore make a second visit to the Old Continent, after his short experience at Sevilla FC (2016-17). Will his tough character make OM happy? “He’s 100% all the time, but players like him because outside he’s much more rested, he’s very endearing from a human point of view. He lives his passion. That will please the Marseillais“, announces at the microphone of RMC Sport Adil Rami, who knew him in Seville.
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Marseille certainly needs a man capable of holding the bar. OM are currently seventh in L1, far from their ambitions. And the club is also in the midst of a crisis with its supporters, who keep asking for the departure of management and owner Frank McCourt. Can Sampaoli be a game-changer? Start of response in a few days …
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