Javier Ribalta and OM, it’s over. The Spaniard is leaving his position as director of football, as the Marseille club announced this Wednesday. A decision which comes almost a month after the stormy meeting between leaders and supporters which generated a major internal crisis. Spanish coach Marcelino had resigned.
“Chaired by Pablo Longoria and composed to date of four members, the Executive Board will continue its mission of in-depth transformation of the club without the contribution of Javier Ribalta whom Olympique de Marseille would particularly like to thank for his involvement and professionalism throughout. throughout his Olympian adventure,” explains the club press release.
Ribalta arrived in Marseille in the summer of 2022 after having been technical director of the Italian club Parma. He thus found Pablo Longoria, whom he had worked with at Juventus.