Roberto De Zerbi and Marseille have agreed to part ways by mutual consent following the Italian's disappointing second season in charge. Sources confirm the decision comes after a 5-0 thrashing by rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Champions League elimination.

The breakdown followed weeks of pressure, tensions with players, and poor results that made De Zerbi's position untenable. Interviews with squad members revealed fractured relations, prompting the club to make an immediate change to salvage their season.

An interim coach will take charge for Saturday's match against Strasbourg. Marseille currently sits fourth in Ligue 1, 12 points behind leaders PSG after De Zerbi guided them to second place last season.