Stéphane Tessier, the general director of OM since the fall of 2023, will leave the club at the end of the season, AFP learned from a source with knowledge of the matter, confirming information from the regional daily La Provence. “ He will settle the current files until the end of the season then he will leave his functions “, explained this source to AFP. Tessier arrived at OM in March 2022 as deputy general director in charge of finance and investments. After the departure of several managers in the fall, following a very stormy meeting between management and representatives of supporter groups, he was appointed general manager. In this capacity, he was responsible for five divisions, “ operations, business, administration and finance, communication and sports », and his weight within the club had increased considerably. But for several months, his relations with Longoria have deteriorated. “ We’re not going to lie, it’s no longer true love. While it was “, a source within the club told AFP a few days ago. According to this source, who mentions “ a decision taken collectively » and in agreement with the American shareholders of the club, “ it was not possible to start a season like that again “. The upcoming departure of Stéphane Tessier can also be explained by “family and personal concerns » which have regularly kept him away from Marseille in recent weeks, according to this same source.
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