Sometimes it costs to have a new start. This was certainly the case when Olympique de Marseille made a huge statement of intent to sign up Roberto De Zerbi as manager on a contract which currently lasts until 2027. The Italian coach had left Brighton and Hove Albion and the Premier League, so his wages were always going to reflect his experience in the Premier League. After a 2023-2024 campaign which saw three managers in Marcelino, Gennaro Gattuso, and Jean-Louis Gasset – the choice of the next OM manager would be imperative.
L’Équipe have today been unravelling the numbers behind player and manager salaries in France, and Roberto De Zerbi finds himself – much like his team in the Ligue 1 table at current – second behind Luis Enrique.