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Zinedine Zidane to become Marseille's manager if Saudi takeover is completed

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :September 29, 2023 at 5:12 AM
Modified at :September 29, 2023 at 5:12 AM
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According to France Bleu Provence, Zinedine Zidane has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to oversee Olympique de Marseille should the club be purchased by the Gulf State.

Supporters of OM have long fantasised about witnessing Zidane, a Marseillais, on the Vélodrome's sideline. Now, that fantasy feels a little closer. Should Saudi Arabia acquire the team, the previous Real Madrid manager has agreed to take over Les Phocéens.

Zidane's arrival, though, faces a big challenge. OM is not for sale, according to present team owner Frank McCourt, who only acquired the team seven years ago.

However, according to France Bleu Provence, Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in buying the team and "making it the Newcastle United of France."

Zidane requested a €300 million budget in order to accept the position, and Saudi Arabia acceded to his request. Additionally, the Frenchman requested to oversee Marseille's recruitment, and once more, the Gulf State granted his request. The sale of Marseille, though, is the key; Saudi Arabia needs to be persuaded.

It is thought that his arrangement seems to be with Saudi Arabia rather than the club itself.

If the transfer of the team to the Gulf State is successful, he has reportedly agreed to take over as management of Marseille.

The aspiration, however, could have to wait as Marseille's current owner, Frank McCourt, only purchased the team seven years ago and has reaffirmed in recent months that his team is not for sale.

Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

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