Olympique de Marseille appoints Bruno Genesio as head coach

Olympique de Marseille confirmed Bruno Genesio as its new head coach on 1 July 2026, ending a brief four‑month spell for interim manager Habib Beye. The Senegalese former defender thanked supporters and staff in a farewell message, noting the team qualified for European competition despite a turbulent season.

Genesio, 58, arrives after successful stints with Lyon, Rennes, Lille, and a period in China with Beijing Guoan. He was praised for guiding Lille to a third‑place Ligue 1 finish and Champions League qualification. The club’s hierarchy, including President Frank McCourt and sporting director Grégory Lorenzi, described the appointment as part of a new project to restore stability and challenge rivals such as PSG.

Within days of his arrival, Marseille outlined a summer overhaul, targeting the sale of several high‑earning players—including Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Amine Harit, Neal Maupay and Ulisses Garcia—to reduce wage costs and generate cash. Genesio will inherit a squad in need of rebuilding and is expected to impose a clear tactical identity while navigating pressure from ultras and the media.

The coaching change and accompanying transfer plan signal a pivotal moment for the club, whose recent fifth‑place finish fell short of Champions League ambitions and raised questions about long‑term competitiveness.