After firing De Zerbi, Marseille targets Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano

Marseille started making big plans for next season after firing Roberto DeZerbi. Club League 1 This is now directing attention to Bologna coach, Vincenzo Italiano, as the main candidate to fill the head coach’s seat.

According to the Calciomercato IT report, Marseille management considers Italiano to be the right person to lead their new project. The club wants to bring in a coach with an attacking playing character, in line with the team development direction that is being prepared.

Benatia Becomes the Motor of Attraction

Marseille’s interest in Italiano cannot be separated from the role of their sporting director, Mehdi Benatia. He is said to be a long-standing admirer of the former Fiorentina coach and was a key figure behind the push to bring Italiano to France.

Marseille is looking for a coach who can provide a clear playing identity. After De Zerbi’s departure, this position was vacant and needed to be filled immediately so that planning for next season could proceed according to target.

Not Ideal Situation in Bologna

On the other hand, the Italiano di situation Bologna not completely safe. It is said that the team’s performance at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium has not gone according to expectations this season. These conditions open up the possibility of changes at the end of the season.

Apart from that, the absence of an agreement regarding a contract extension also increases Italiano’s chances of leaving. Even though he is currently focused on finishing the season with the Rossoblù, a new project offer from Marseille, especially with Benatia’s full support, has the potential to influence his decision ahead of 2026.

If an official approach is indeed made, Marseille seems ready to make Italiano the new face in their restructuring phase next season.