Didier Deschamps: I Am Already Preparing Olympique de Marseille For 2011-2012

Olympique de Marseille boss Didier Deschamps has stated that his intention is to remain with the French champions for next season and that he has already started to prepare his thoughts for 2011-2012.

Speculation concerning the future of the 1998 World Cup winner has been mounting, with the media reporting that Deschamps may be tempted with a move away from les Phoceens.

“I have already started planning for next year, because that’s my job,” Deschamps was quoted as saying by Ligue1.com following OM’s 1-0 victory over Lens.

“All this speculation about who will move where makes me laugh. Today, I am 100 per cent at Marseille, and I will be tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

“There is really no reason for these rumours. I’ll draw my own conclusions, and at the end of the season, depending on our position,” the coach declared.

President of the Stade Velodrome club, Jean-Claude Dassier, is also convinced that Deschamps will stay put.

“I don’t doubt it for a second. I will do whatever is necessary to make him stay,” he said.