Staff WritersAAPCamera IconFormer Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is set to become the new coach at French side Marseille. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAPRoberto De Zerbi is set to become the new head coach of Marseille after the French Ligue 1 club confirmed they have reached an "agreement in principle" with the former Brighton boss.

De Zerbi brought an end to two successful seasons with the Seagulls following their final Premier League match against Manchester United in May.

"Olympique de Marseille announces that it has reached an agreement in principle with Roberto De Zerbi,'' Marseille said in a statement.

"The club is currently working with all stakeholders to formalise the arrival of the Italian coach, as well as that of his staff, on the OM bench and prepare for his arrival in Marseille in the coming days."

De Zerbi replaces Jean-Louis Gasset, the last of three managers appointed by Marseille last season as they limped to a third-placed finish in the table.

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