Roberto De Zerbi has departed Marseille following Sunday's humiliating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The former Brighton boss, who guided OM to a runner-up finish in Ligue 1 last season, leaves with the club fourth in the standings and 12 points behind PSG, plus Champions League elimination.

Marseille confirmed the coaching change in a statement, explaining discussions between stakeholders led to a "difficult collective decision." The relationship between De Zerbi and his squad had broken down, sources told ESPN, after a season that failed to build on last year's success despite the Italian's technical approach.

With De Zerbi's exit comes speculation about his next move, with Tottenham's managerial vacancy potentially his destination. Marseille now faces a crucial search for a new leader as they attempt to salvage a season that has seen them fall short on multiple fronts.