A return to Serie A could be on the cards for Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi, who has been linked with a move to either Juventus or AC Milan.
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De Zerbi could return to Serie A this summerJuve and Milan linked to the Marseille bossItalian currently happy with project in FranceFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to a report from Calciomercato, Marseille boss De Zerbi is being eyed up for a move to Serie A next season, with Juventus and AC Milan considering him for the role of head coach. De Zerbi is currently overseeing a great season with Marseille and is on course to guide them to a spot in the Champions League next season.
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Juve have shown interest in De Zerbi, though no formal approach has been made yet, with several names such as Roberto Mancini in contention. While De Zerbi's priority remains Marseille, he respects the Bianconeri and would be interested in their project. Milan are said to be a club 'dear to his heart', but the decision will ultimately depend on the preferences of the incoming sporting director, despite partial approval from the current management.
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Along with De Zerbi, Milan have reportedly shortlisted six other managers — Carlo Ancelotti, Massimiliano Allegri, Vincenzo Italiano, Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri, and Gian Piero Gasperini — to succeed Sergio Conceicao as head coach next season.
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Marseille are currently second in the Ligue 1 table, 19 points behind Luis Enrique's unbeaten PSG side. Monaco, Nice, and Lyon are hot on Marseille's heels for a top-three finish and subsequent qualification for next season's Champions League. After the international break, De Zerbi will be hoping his side can return to winning ways when they take on Reims on March 29.