Olympique de Marseille coach Bruno Genesio unveils staff and targets Ethan Mbappé amid financial strain

Olympique de Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio introduced his technical staff, keeping several existing members such as goalkeeper coach Nicolas Dehon and retaining former player Jérémie Bréchet, while adding former Lille assistants Dimitri Farbos and a performance manager from Rennes. He described his approach as pragmatic, stressing the need to adapt tactics to the squad’s qualities and to play an active, high‑pressing style.

The club’s financial situation was highlighted by sporting director Grégory Lorenzi, who confirmed that Marseille must continue selling players after the recent 39‑million‑euro sale of Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahçe. Further departures, including veteran striker Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang to Deportivo La Corogne, are expected to restore fiscal balance and meet DNCG requirements.

Amid these constraints, Genesio expressed interest in signing 19‑year‑old midfielder Ethan Mbappé from Lille. The young French talent, valued at under €10 million, is seen as a potential replacement for outgoing attackers and a way to boost the team’s offensive options, though the move remains in the rumor stage.