"We are satisfied with the path traveled and the emotions experienced together, but following a long reflection, the two parties, who are acting in the interest of the Olympique de Marseille project, have agreed to put an end to this step", writes OM in a press release.
OM President Pablo Longoria will give a press conference at 5:00 p.m.
With Sampaoli, OM finished second in Ligue 1 last season and therefore qualified directly for the Champions League.
But as early as May, the Argentinian had sent a very clear message to his leaders as to his demands on the transfer window.
"Do we want the Champions League for the money or to be competitive in it? This is the most important thing for the president, the owner and the coach to know: to know why we gives this goal," he said.
"You have to know if there is the possibility of creating a Champions League team. Because playing the Champions League means playing against big teams. Coming to play a few matches and not really being part of the competition , it seems illogical to me", added Sampaoli, reputed to be very demanding in terms of recruitment.
For the moment, OM have only recruited two central defenders, Samuel Gigot and the young Isaak Touré.
The club also lost two indisputable starters, William Saliba, who returned to Arsenal, and Boubacar Kamara, who left for Aston Villa.
Jorge Sampaoli with OM during the reception of Strasbourg at the Stade Vélodrome, May 21, 2022 Sylvain THOMAS AFP / Archives
Sampaoli, 62, arrived in Marseille after the resignation of André Villas-Boas, which concluded a chaotic cycle, marked by the attack on the Commanderie training center by supporters and the replacement of Jacques-Henri Eyraud by Longoria.
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