Official statement

Since taking office, the Management Board of Olympique de Marseille has undertaken a profound transformation of the club's organisational structure. The related developments mainly aim to establish operating standards worthy of a high-level European club, and to build a team capable of competing at the highest level.

The Directorate is carrying out this transformation in the sole and best interest of the club, seeking to establish a culture of excellence and professionalism. Particular attention is paid to ensure that each decision is made with the greatest integrity and in compliance with the club's values and compliance rules.

The OM Executive Board is particularly proud of the progress made over the last two seasons, which has made it possible to strengthen the sporting, financial and institutional situation of the club. In 2022/23, OM positioned themselves on the Ligue 1 podium for the second consecutive time, which has not happened since 2011. The OM Directorate has also implemented major changes and has started in-depth work within its training centre and its women's team, to live up to the expectations and ambitions of the club. All of these efforts must be continued in the long term so that OM can return to the highest level, as desired by the Management Board, determined and focused from the start on building a great football club.

However, following a meeting held on Monday September 18, 2023 at the Robert Louis-Dreyfus Training Centre, representatives of the supporters' associations expressed their wish to see the current OM Directorate resign . The threat of a “war” (sic) against them was issued, for as long as they did not resign from their posts.

The OM Board of Directors believes in a transparent and regular relationship with its supporters, and everyone at the club – players, staff and management – considers that criticism is an integral part of the role and honour of representing OM on and off the field.

On the other hand, the OM Directorate cannot accept personal threats. Its members cannot tolerate individual attacks and any form of unfounded public defamation. A relationship based on intimidation cannot guarantee the minimum acceptable conditions for the club's Board of Directors to continue to invest in the transformation of OM.