Olympique de Marseille officially announced on Tuesday the end of its collaboration with Habib Beye, after just a few months at the helm. Arriving last February to replace Roberto De Zerbi, the Senegalese coach did not last beyond half a season. This separation comes as the club’s management sought to stabilize a rebuilding team and regain competitive momentum in both the league and national cups. The Phocaean club, currently in a phase of sporting transition, aims to embark on a new technical cycle for the 2026-2027 season.
Habib Beye was appointed during a challenging period, with the main mission of improving the first team’s performance and reigniting a positive dynamic for the second half of the season. Despite his intentions for structured play and a focus on defensive stability, the results remained inconsistent. Under his leadership, OM recorded six wins, one draw, and six losses across all competitions. This mixed bag of results failed to provide the necessary continuity in performance, especially in an environment where the pressure is particularly high.
In terms of competitions, Marseille’s journey under Habib Beye ended in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, a significant target for the club this season. In the league, however, the team managed to secure a fifth place in Ligue 1, which means qualification for the next edition of the Europa League. This result is a relative satisfaction in a season marked by fluctuations, but it doesn’t hide the higher ambitions initially set by the sporting management.
In a statement released on its official channels, the club confirmed the end of this collaboration, expressing gratitude towards the Senegalese coach. OM praised his commitment during his time in charge and wished him success in his future career. This communication reflects a desire for a smooth transition, without apparent tensions, as the sporting organization prepares for the next steps in its project.
According to several consistent reports from the French press, the Marseille management has now set its sights on Bruno Génésio to take over. Discussions are reportedly advanced for him to assume the role before the preparation for the 2026-2027 season. The club’s goal is to quickly stabilize the technical staff to build a competitive team capable of playing at the top of Ligue 1 and performing on the European stage.
🔵⚪ It’s already the end of the adventure for Habib Beye on the bench of Olympique de Marseille. Arriving last February, the Senegalese coach is no longer the manager of the Phocaean club.#HabibBeye #OM #OlympiqueDeMarseille #Senegal #Football #Match360 pic.twitter.com/fB3alCkK8V
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