Jorge Sampaoli Named As New Coach Of French Crisis Club Marseille
Muhammad Irfan Published February 27, 2021 | 02:00 AM
Marseille, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Feb, 2021 ) :Marseille have appointed Jorge Sampaoli as their new coach, the troubled French club's American owner Frank McCourt announced in a statement on Friday.
Sampaoli, a much-travelled Argentine, replaces Andre Villas-Boas who was suspended on February 2.
McCourt said he wanted to start a "new chapter" and promised "profound changes" at the club, firing president Jacques-Henri Eyraud, who has become a target of fan discontent, and replacing him with sporting director Pablo Longoria.
Marseille, second when last season was cut short, are seventh this season, 20 points behind leaders Lille.
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