Olympique de Marseille has fired manager Gennaro Gattuso following a drop in form, and Frenchman Jean-Louis Gasset has been appointed as his replacement, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.
Marseille signed Gattuso, 46, as Marcelino’s replacement in September last year. He has previously coached Valencia, Napoli, and AC Milan.
Marseille are tenth in the top division after five games without a win, losing two and drawing three.
“Olympique de Marseille announces the end of its collaboration with Gennaro Gattuso,” the club said in a statement.
“Marseille would like to extend its special thanks to Gennaro and his entire staff for the unfailing commitment and professionalism they have shown on a daily basis, and wishes them all the best for the future.”
Gasset, 70, most recently coached Ivory Coast. He was fired following the team’s dismal performance in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage when they advanced as the final lucky loser before winning the championship.
“It’s a huge honour for me to be joining this legendary club, Olympique de Marseille. I can’t wait to start working with this group to prepare for the upcoming fixtures and give the best of ourselves,” Gasset said.
Marseille did not give any details on Gasset’s contract.
Marseille, who have 30 points from 22 matches, next host Shakhtar Donetsk in a Europa League playoff second leg on Thursday, having drawn the first game 2-2, followed by another home game against 14th-placed Montpellier in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
