Roberto De Zerbi has agreed a personal contract with Marseille

Former Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi has agreed to take over at French side Marseille, according to football insider Fabrizio Romano.

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According to the source, Roberto De Zerbi has agreed on the terms of a personal contract with Marseille. At the French club, De Zerbi will replace Jean-Louis Gasset, who left the team after the end of the 2023/24 season.

Last season, Marseille finished in eighth place in Ligue 1, the worst result for the club since 2016.