Olympique de Marseille approached Xabi Alonso to replace Roberto De Zerbi, but the Spanish coach has turned down the offer. Despite De Zerbi's successful first season that ended with a second-place Ligue 1 finish, momentum faded this year, leading to his early exit.
Amid internal upheaval, including sporting director Medhi Benatia's departure, Alonso considers Marseille an unstable environment. The club's managerial search continues, with Habib Beye and Sérgio Conceição mentioned as potential candidates.