Owner Margarita Louis-Dreyfus has fired a warning to struggling Marseille by making it clear she could sell up whenever she chooses.
Owner losing patience with struggling Ligue 1 giants
Owner Margarita Louis-Dreyfus has fired a warning to struggling Marseille by making it clear she could sell up whenever she chooses.
Louis-Dreyfus took over as the majority shareholder of the Ligue 1 giants following the death of her husband Robert Louis-Dreyfus two years ago.
She enjoyed success during the early stages of her ownership as Marseille ended a lengthy wait for the league title in 2010 before finishing second to Lille last season.
However, Didier Deschamps' side have won just one of their opening nine league games this season and Louis-Dreyfus' patience is wearing thin.
"Robert gave his life to Marseille," she told
Le Monde.
"I'm happy to have given a chance to the club, and they've gone on to become French champions.
"But the current situation is difficult, and I can't let it go on like this. Obviously, I'm free to sell the club whenever I like but that's a decision that won't be easy to make."
Under fire
Marseille boss Deschamps has found himself under fire after the club's dismal start to the season.
While claiming she has done everything she can to help the coach financially, Louis-Dreyfus is now keen to see results.
"I do a lot for Marseille. Personally, I've invested 20million euros into the club this summer. It's only normal I expect results," she added.
"Now it's up to him (Deschamps) to show what he can do.
"Logically, I shouldn't hold on to the club. If I was a true businesswoman, I would have already sold it."
