L'Équipe: Habib Beye favorite to take charge of OM | OneFootball

After De Zerbi, OM bets on Habib Beye

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The management of Olympique de Marseille has decided to speed up the process of appointing its new head coach, following the contract termination of Italian Roberto De Zerbi, which came after a string of disappointing results in recent weeks.

This decision follows several notable underperformances, including elimination from the Champions League after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge, and then a harsh drubbing in Le Classique against Paris Saint-Germain, which ended in a resounding 5-0 loss.

After De Zerbi, OM bets on Habib Beye

According to information from the sports daily L'Équipe, Senegalese coach Habib Beye is currently the frontrunner to take the helm of the first team.

Despite his recent departure from Stade Rennais, the coach enjoys strong backing within the club. Having arrived on the Rennes bench in January 2025, he oversaw 39 matches, recording 18 wins, 7 draws, and 14 defeats.

The Marseille board now wants to wrap up this appointment quickly in order to stabilize the club’s sporting situation, especially since sporting director Mehdi Benatia officially tendered his resignation this Sunday.