Inside Marseille's troubled start to life after De Zerbi: financial turmoil, no signings and five defeats
Olympique de Marseille find themselves in a difficult situation on multiple fronts in the early months of the 2026-27 season. Financial turmoil has left the club unable to strengthen the squad in the transfer market, leaving the new coaching setup without reinforcements. On the field, the team has slumped to five defeats, compounding concerns among supporters and raising questions about the club's direction in the post-De Zerbi era. The combination of off-field instability and poor results paints a worrying picture for one of France's biggest clubs.
Read the full story at nytimes.comMarseille's start to the season is a reminder of how quickly momentum can collapse at a club where finances and results are tightly intertwined. Without the ability to bring in reinforcements, any new coach inherits a squad that cannot be refreshed, and the five defeats suggest the existing group is struggling to absorb the transition. For a club of Marseille's stature and fan expectations, sustained poor form combined with off-field instability tends to accelerate pressure on the hierarchy, not just the dugout.
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