Frank McCourt is in Marseille.
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Boris HORVAT / AFP
Franck McCourt did not come for vacation.
The owner of the Olympique de Marseille Franck McCourt arrived this Monday morning in Marseille, he landed with his private jet in Marignane.
He arrives to breathe new life into OM, more than four years after his arrival.
Jacques-Henri Eyraud, the former president widely contested by the supporters, was replaced by Pablo Longoria, sports director until then.
It is possible that he inducts Jorge Sampaoli, the new coach, expected Tuesday in Marseille.
But the Argentinian would have to respect a period of isolation upon his arrival.
Franck McCourt will also meet with local elected officials, and in particular the mayor of Marseille Benoit Payan, the sale of the Vélodrome stadium should be mentioned.
The American owner must also meet with the groups of supporters, who are still demanding the end of the Agora OM and the departure of Hugues Ouvrad, the financial director.
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