Marseille supervisor Roberto De Zerbi has sparked rumors over a return to Serie A and revealed his attachment to AC Milan.
Roberto De Zerbi Sparks Rumors Over Serie A Return
Roberto De Zerbi might be heading again to Serie A in 2026 after the Marseille supervisor labeled AC Milan as his ‘soccer mom’.
The 46-year-old started his managerial profession in Italy with US Darfo Boario earlier than going to take the reins at Foggia, Palermo, Benevento and sassuolo.
His efficiency with Sassuolo is what established De Zerbi’s place as an elite European supervisor, serving to the Italian safe the managerial place at Shakhtar Donetsk and Brighton.
In July 2024, the 46-year-old ended his time within the Premier League and took the reins at Marseille, happening to cement the French aspect’s place as a prime Ligue 1 workforce.
Marseille at present sit third within the French prime division, simply two-points of first after 14 matches, however regardless of this success De Zerbi is eager on a return to Serie A.
De Zerib mentioned: “I want to return to Italy. Milan was my footballing ‘mom,’ I’m very connected to the previous membership, Galliani and Braida, and everybody who helped me.
“I at all times have a particular fondness, a way of gratitude. However I don’t want to shut any circle, and my profession has moved ahead with out them.”
Turning into the pinnacle coach at Milan might show to be a troublesome activity for De Zerbi, because the Rossoneri are at present prime of Serie A and Massimiliano Allegri has been well-received supporters.
The Milan boss is predicted to be closely backed within the January window, because the Serie A giants are interested in Sergio Ramos and these rumors spotlight the Rossoneri’s belief in Allegri.
Though De Zerbi has a deep attachment with AC Milan, the Italian could think about different choices in Serie A and Lazio are contemplating a managerial swap subsequent 12 months.
Lazio Think about Roberto De Zerbi
The Laziali had been at all times going to wrestle within the 2025/26 marketing campaign after receiving a switch embargo for the current summer season switch window and this has surrounded Maurizio Sarri’s rein with doubt.
Lazio at present sit eighth in Serie A, six-points off European qualification and are actually questioning Sarri’s place as supervisor.
The Rome-based aspect must decide over Sarri earlier than the January window, because the supervisor could have a key half to play in any signings.
One other issue that would affect Sarri’s future is the plans over a new Lazio stadium, because the membership will need a concrete relationship with the supervisor that guides the aspect into a brand new chapter.
De Zerbi might be seeking to take the reins of a aspect with European competitors, that means the Laziali might want to see an enormous enchancment within the coming months.
The 46-year-old nonetheless has two-years remaining on his Marseille deal, which might make any negotiations over a return to Italy sophisticated.
