Roberto De Zerbi admires Marseille (Image: Richard Parkes)
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed he was close to taking charge at Marseille.
The Albion boss was wanted by OM in the summer of 2022 – before Igor Tudor took charge.
De Zerbi faces Marseille – and compatriot Gennaro Gattuso – in the Europa League tomorrow.
Asked about contact from the French club, he said: “Yes, it’s true, there was the possibility to come here and for me it was a great solution but we didn’t find the agreement with the club.
“I was sorry because this stadium, these fans are a big motivation for me.
“But for me it was better maybe because I found another big team, another big stadium and I am living a great experience.”
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