"Eagles' Coach Éric Chelle Sets the Record Straight on Marseille Job Buzz" Nigerian football fans were abuzz with speculation recently about the potential departure of Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle to Ligue 1 club Marseille. The French tactician, who has been at the helm of our national team since 2020, had been linked to the Marseille job following the sacking of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi. But did Chelle indeed have his eyes on the French stadium? In a recent interview, Chelle revealed that his agency was the one who initially reached out to Marseille, not the other way around. According to him, his team simply "proposed" him to the club, but he didn't take any further action. This revelation seems to put to rest the rumors surrounding his potential departure to Marseille. The development is significant, especially considering Chelle still has a year left on his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). His commitment to the Nigerian project is still very much intact, and many will be relieved to know that he's not planning an exit anytime soon. However, the speculation surrounding his potential departure still brings to mind the recent trend of Nigerian coaches leaving our shores for more lucrative offers abroad. The appointment of former Senegal international Habib Beye as Marseille's new head coach has likely put paid to any thoughts of Chelle joining the club. Nevertheless, the Malian coach's revelation has cleared the air and restored confidence in his commitment to the Super Eagles. With a year still left on his contract, Chelle will no doubt continue to steer our national team towards greater heights, and Nigerian football fans can breathe a sigh of relief.