"Marseille" announced the name of the new head coach (PHOTO)

"Marseille" on its official website announced the appointment of Jean-Louis Gasse as head coach of the team.

Jean-Louis Gasse is an experienced coach, working until recently with the national team of Côte d'Ivoire. He also once worked as an assistant and head coach at Bordeaux, St Etienne, Montpellier and PSG. He won the French championship four times.

Gasquet is known for his tactical ideas, his ability to interact with players and his ability to mobilise them.

"It is a huge honour for me to join this legendary club. I can't wait to start working with the team to prepare for the upcoming matches and show myself at my best," said Gassé.

Recall that on Thursday, 22 February, Marseille will play the return leg of the Europa League play-off round against Shakhtar. The start of the meeting - at 22:00.