Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson takes the reins as OM pursue new investors | OneFootball

Power has shifted at Olympique de Marseille, with Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson now steering strategy amid a fresh push for financial balance. L'Équipe reports she attended the Vélodrome on Sunday with interim president Alban Juster and chief executive Alessandro Antonello.

Since last summer Frank McCourt has sought fresh capital, and partnerships have grown, but the hunt for a minority investor continues. La Provence reported the club is valued at €1.2 billion, a figure that could shape stake discussions.

Early attempts to downplay her remit have faded. The McCourt Global chief has taken the lead and appeared alongside Pablo Longoria in LFP board meetings by video, pushing for higher TV rights with little success.

She relayed austerity in the last window and moved closer to Medhi Benatia, who wants to leave but has extended his notice to June, speaking alongside her on Saturday. His messaging is now run by the McCourt camp and Maxime Quinart.

She will pick Pablo Longoria’s successor, while lawyers for Longoria and McCourt remain in talks, and plans a new project after the three-year plan fizzled.

Finances remain tight after about €500 million of losses since 2016. A UEFA report, using a different method to the DNCG and excluding some transfer dealings, showed a €105 million pre-tax loss at 30 June 2025. The model leans on direct Champions League qualification.

McCourt favours a minority investor. The entry ticket for about 30% is around €400 million, with limited sway beyond seats on the supervisory board.

Source: L'Équipe