Chelle is connected to the Marseille position as uncertainty looms regarding his future with the Super Eagles

Éric Chelle, head coach of the Super Eagles, has surfaced as a candidate for the managerial role at French club Olympique de Marseille.

The Ligue 1 club is in pursuit of a new coach following their decision to part ways with Roberto De Zerbi on Tuesday.

The Italian tactician departed by mutual consent after Marseille’s significant 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Reports from France suggest that Chelle is one of the candidates under consideration for the position.

French journalist Lassana Camara disclosed that the coach of the Nigerian national team is among the candidates, alongside former Marseille captain Habib Beye, who has recently managed Stade Rennes.

Chelle’s rising reputation has drawn interest from multiple clubs following her leadership of the Super Eagles to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) remains hopeful that the Malian tactician will persist in his position, despite the ongoing speculation.

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau affirmed that Chelle has a year left on his contract and is dedicated to the national team initiative.

Gusau states that Chelle is dedicated to collaborating with Nigeria and has a firm belief in the Super Eagles’ potential for greater success.

The coach, aged 48, assumed leadership of the three-time African champions in January 2025.