Marseille appoint Habib Beye on deal to 2027 after De Zerbi exit

Habib Beye
February 2026

Marseille confirmed Habib Beye as head coach on a contract running until summer 2027, replacing Roberto De Zerbi. He returns to the club he represented as a player and is tasked with stabilising the season. The club statement positioned Beye as a demanding, identity-driven coach focused on discipline, intensity, and accountability, pointing to his coaching work after retirement and framing the appointment as a leadership reset after a turbulent period.