Marseille confirms Roberto de Zerbi's appointment.

Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of former Brighton player Roberto de Zerbi.

Having been linked with a move away from Brighton all season, the seagulls confirmed that he would leave the AMEX stadium after the season's final game.

And Marseille have pounced following Jean-Louis Gasset's exit, with the French club stating that the Italian has signed a three-year contract in the south of France.

The Italian explained: "I am delighted to join Olympique de Marseille; I had a great desire to join this club. The history and prestige of OM, the passion and zeal of its fans, and the seriousness and enthusiasm demonstrated to me by Frank, Pablo, and Medhi influenced my decision to take on this exciting project. I can't wait to sit on the bench at the Orange Vélodrome, this time as OM coach, and assist the team achieve the status it deserves."

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🇩🇪 Adeyemi and Juventus agree on conditions as the deal develops.

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