Marseille defender Emerson Palmieri shared his impressions of his time at the club. The footballer joined Marseille on September 1, 2025.
Roberto De Zerbi«My debut against Lorient was supposed to be an ordinary match, but from that day I realized I was in a special atmosphere. Two weeks earlier, I had already responded positively to De Zerbi’s invitation: the clubs needed to reach an agreement. I was a bit nervous, afraid that the deal might not happen, but the coach and the sporting director wanted me so much that they waited till the end.
Coach De Zerbi is a special person. In my career, I have worked with many coaches, but I’ve never met anyone like him. He brings a passion I’ve never seen on the field. He values people, and the players feel it: you can talk with him about anything. He’s not just a coach, but a person who understands you. Even before I arrived in Marseille, he said that if I or my family needed anything, he would always be ready to help,» Emerson tells Calciomercato.
