Overview
- Roberto De Zerbi says he sees himself staying at Olympique de Marseille for the long term and would like to exceed three years in charge.
- He denies having any contact with Inter Milan last summer, noting his attachment to AC Milan but stressing his career has moved forward without them.
- De Zerbi states he is happy in Marseille and is not planning a move to Saudi Arabia, saying he hopes to remain for many years.
- He argues heavy rotation and youth integration are necessary due to injuries and a packed stretch of 11 games in roughly 35 days that includes PSG, Lens, the Trophée des Champions and two Champions League matches.
- Acknowledging the team is less eye‑catching than some of his past sides, he insists it is delivering points and goals, pushes back at critics, and maintains the squad can compete for everything this season.