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Alonso Rejects Marseille, Habib Beye Appointed as New Manager

Published February 20, 2026, 14:14
Alonso Rejects Marseille, Habib Beye Appointed as New Manager

Habib Beye has taken over as the new manager of Marseille after terminating his contract with Rennes. The management of Marseille had approached Xabi Alonso, offering him a 'blank check' to take over the team, but the Spanish coach rejected the offer, describing the situation at the club as 'chaotic'. Beye considers this a major challenge in his career, as he takes over a team with high expectations. Roberto De Zerbi's dismissal led to the search for a new coach, and the choice fell on Beye, who has proven his abilities in the past.