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Xabi Alonso Rejects Marseille Approach, Citing ‘Chaotic’ Club

His refusal signals a deliberate wait for a steadier project before returning to management.

Overview

  • RMC Sport reports Alonso immediately turned down Marseille over concerns about the club’s internal instability.
  • Marseille had sought a replacement after Roberto De Zerbi’s departure following a 5-0 defeat to PSG.
  • Sporting director Medhi Benatia briefly resigned before returning to oversee sporting operations under a revised hierarchy.
  • With Alonso out, Marseille appointed Habib Beye as head coach shortly after his exit from Rennes.
  • Alonso is not rushing back and is expected to reassess options later in the season, with links to Liverpool framed as speculation rather than a pending move.