Roberto De Zerbi Rejects Manchester United Offer

Roberto De Zerbi, the manager of Marseille, recently revealed to his players that he rejected a contract offer from Manchester United to join their club, emphasizing his passion for the team over financial incentives. According to reports, De Zerbi used a projector to show his players the blurred contract details, stating, 'This is where I could have been, but I put my passion before money.' His comments came after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Auxerre, which he described as a humiliating performance. Following the match, he expressed his willingness to leave the club if he was deemed a problem, reiterating that he would do so without concern for financial compensation. De Zerbi's Marseille currently sits third in Ligue 1, trailing leaders Paris Saint-Germain by nine points. He is under contract until June 2027 and is navigating a challenging start to the season, despite an initial strong performance.