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Marseille financial restructuring and sporting crisis

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Marseille financial restructuring and sporting ~~struggles~~ crisis

Olympique Marseille continues its roster overhaul to meet DNCG and UEFA financial requirements, specifically aiming to reduce its annual wage bill below €100 million. Following a net loss of 104.8 million euros in the 2025-2026 period, the DNCG has imposed restrictions on transfer allowances and wages. As the summer 2026 window progressed, the club completed the market with zero new signings to prioritize balancing accounts. While President Stéphane Richard confirmed a 30% to 35% reduction in the wage bill, financial objectives have not yet been fully met. On the pitch, manager Bruno Genesio faces significant tactical and injury challenges. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities were highlighted during a 4-1 Europa League defeat against Besiktas. Midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi remains sidelined with a meniscus injury; while ~~he will~~ surgery is not ~~require surgery,~~ required, his recovery is expected to be prolonged. ~~Sporting struggles intensified following~~ Ahead of the high-stakes Ligue 1 derby against Paris Saint-Germain, Genesio considered moving Amine Harit into the number 10 role to improve offensive animation, as Angel Gomes has struggled to integrate into the team’s pressing and transition play. Following a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain ~~in Le Classique~~ at the Stade ~~Vélodrome. Despite~~ Vélodrome—marked by a goal from Ferran Torres, a response from Angel Gomes, ~~PSG secured the win through Marquinhos, while Marseille’s Timothy Weah received~~ and a decisive strike by Marquinhos—Marseille has entered a severe crisis. The loss, compounded by a red ~~card. This loss~~ card for Timothy Weah, leaves ~~Marseille~~ the club in 17th place in Ligue 1 with only three points after five matches, marking ~~the club’s~~ their worst start to a season in 15 years. ~~Amidst this crisis,~~ Despite the poor form, Genesio has denied rumors of his resignation, stating ~~that~~ the ~~team's~~ current standing is “not normal” and expressing ~~his~~ intent to meet with club leadership ~~and staff~~ to address the situation.

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