Chelle’s $130,000 Demand Contrasts with Beye’s €90,000 Marseille Deal

Chelle’s $130,000 Demand Contrasts with Beye’s €90,000 Marseille Deal

By Niyi Busari 

The appointment of Habib Beye as head coach of Olympique de Marseille marks not only a managerial change but also a notable shift in the club’s wage structure, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Beye is set to earn a reported €90,000 per month in his new role, according to French outlet Le Phocéen.

The figure is significantly lower than that of his predecessor, Roberto De Zerbi, who was reportedly on a monthly salary of €540,000 during his tenure — six times more than Beye’s current deal.

The contrast underscores a clear financial recalibration at Marseille as the club appears to adopt a more measured approach to managerial spending.

Meanwhile, Eric Chelle, who had been linked with the Marseille position, reportedly demanded a monthly salary of $130,000 from the Nigeria Football Federation in his current role as head coach of Nigeria’s national team.

Despite the disparity in earnings compared to De Zerbi, Beye arrives at Marseille with strong ambition and a clear vision. The former Senegal international is widely regarded as a promising tactician who understands the weight of expectation at one of France’s most historic clubs.

Ultimately, attention will shift from salary comparisons to performances on the pitch as Beye begins his tenure, with supporters eager to see the team return to consistency and competitiveness in domestic competition.