Olympique de Marseille has never been a club known for patience. Four months into Habib Beye’s tenure, OM pulled the plug, and by June 30, 2026, the club had already lined up his replacement.
Bruno Genesio is the man walking into one of French football’s most demanding jobs, signing a two-year contract that runs through June 2028, with an option to extend for a further year.
Why Beye’s stint ended so quickly
Beye was appointed in early 2026, arriving with genuine goodwill and a profile that excited a fanbase hungry for a fresh identity at the club.
The official line from Marseille was straightforward: Beye failed to meet the club’s key objectives for the season.
