Marseille fire Roberto De Zerbi eight days after signing Tochukwu Nnadi

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi is set to get a new coach at Marseille, as the club has fired Roberto De Zerbi.​

Nnadi just completed his transfer from Belgian side Zulte Waregem to Marseille on transfer deadline day, but he has not kicked a ball for them yet.

​The 22-year-old midfielder only started training with his new teammates some days ago, but now there is a sharp change at the club that might even affect him.​

This comes as Marseille confirmed the sacking of coach De Zerbi. The Italian tactician had been in charge of the team since 2024 and did a decent job in his first season, finishing second behind PSG.​

But this season, they have not been at their best. They currently sit fourth in Ligue 1, 10 points behind second-place Lens and 12 behind league leaders PSG.​

Throughout the season, there has been pressure on De Zerbi to perform better in the league, but it came to a head on Sunday when they suffered a 5-0 defeat to rivals PSG.​

Marseille and PSG have a very strong rivalry, and that defeat caused a stir in the boardroom that made them eventually decide to part ways with De Zerbi.​

How Will Roberto De Zerbi’s Sacking Affect Tochukwu Nnadi At Marseille?​

Tochukwu Nnadi’s switch from Zulte Waregem to Marseille is a big move for him, and naturally, he will have to prove his worth from day one.

​It is unknown if Roberto De Zerbi had a hand in his acquisition, but if the Italian was involved, it means he actually likes Nnadi.​

🚨 BREAKING: Roberto De Zerbi and Olympique Marseille part ways with immediate effect.

Decision made following direct talks & reflections between parties, as @FabriceHawkins reports.

No issues between De Zerbi, the club management and players.

De Zerbi believes it’s best… pic.twitter.com/RJwmYxkQ0L

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2026

On the other hand, Marseille are expected to sign a new coach soon. Usually, when a new coach arrives, he gives opportunities to new players to prove themselves and show their quality.

​This might be a chance for Nnadi to prove his worth and break into the first team at the Stade Velodrome.​

However, if the new coach does not like him or he does not fit into the philosophy, Nnadi might spend a lot of time on the bench, potentially hindering his development.

​As it stands, Nnadi’s future hangs in the balance, but things should become clearer in a few weeks.