XABI ALONSO has reportedly rejected an approach from a European giant for a quick-fire return to the dugout.
The hero was sacked by after just 34 matches in charge following a hugely successful spell at Bayer Leverkusen.
Xabi Alonso reportedly turned down the chance to manage MarseilleCredit: PA
Habib Beye watches on as new boss tastes Marseille defeat at BrestCredit: AFP
He guided the German side to an incredible unbeaten season to lift the Bundesliga title and also win the DFP Pokal.
They also set a that was ended by Atalanta in the Final of that season to deny a historic Treble.
After his dramatic exit from the Bernabeu after just seven months, the former Spain international has been on the look out for his next managerial role.
But the chance to go to France with Marseille was rejected reports French outlet RMC Sport.
It is claimed the club’s ‘unstable situation’ was a deciding factor in opting against replacing
Habib Beye has since been appointed into the top job at the French side.
Frank McCourt, owner of Marseille said: ‘The appointment of Habib Beye, a top-level coach who also has a long-standing relationship with OM, refocuses us on the challenges that lie ahead between now and the end of the season.’
Medhi Benatia, Director of Football, added: “The choice of Habib Beye as OM’s new coach is fully in line with our desire to recruit a coach with the leadership skills needed to take charge of a team that obviously needs to be re-motivated after a difficult period on the pitch.
“From our very first discussions, he struck me as extremely committed and totally focused on the future, with clear objectives for everyone: to quickly get back to winning ways, aim for a place on the Ligue 1 podium and try to win the Coupe de France to give the people of Marseille a trophy.”
Marseille have failed to win in their last four league matches.
Draws with FC Paris and Rennes come either side of a hammering by PSG.
Yesterday, they lost 2-0 on the road to Brest with Lyon up next before the Coupe de France quarter-final showdown with Toulouse.
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