Aguerd to De Zerbi: 'You Were a Great Coach, Thank You for the Trust... I Wish You All the Best for the Future'

11 February 2026at19:07

Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd has sent a message to Roberto De Zerbi, wishing him success in his coaching career after the Italian's tenure with French club Olympique Marseille concluded.

Aguerd posted the message to his former coach De Zerbi on his Instagram Story, stating: "Some encounters leave an impact, and yours is one of them. A great coach, but above all, a truly great person with values."

He continued: "Thank you for the trust, the passion you conveyed, the shared integration, and the mutual respect. I wish you all the best for what's to come."

French club Olympique Marseille had previously announced the mutual termination of its agreement with coach De Zerbi, following a heavy defeat in Le Classique against Paris Saint-Germain.

Q&A

What was the core message Nayef Aguerd conveyed to Roberto De Zerbi after his departure from Olympique Marseille?

Nayef Aguerd expressed deep gratitude and respect for Roberto De Zerbi, praising him as a great coach and person. He thanked De Zerbi for trust and passion, wishing him well for the future, details of which are explored further in the article.

How did Roberto De Zerbi's coaching tenure at Olympique Marseille conclude?

Roberto De Zerbi's agreement with French club Olympique Marseille was mutually terminated following a significant defeat in Le Classique against Paris Saint-Germain.

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