Thunderbolt at OM, behind the scenes of the last departure

Thursday evening, Jacques Cardoze announced shortly before kick-off against Toulouse his departure from OM on his Twitter account. However, the departure of the director of communication was already expected. Since October, he had been on sick leave after certain internal tensions. Here is the bottom of the reason for his departure.

Thursday was the 16th day of League 1 between OM and Toulouse. A meeting largely won by Marseille 6-1. But shortly before the start of this match, the club received a terrible announcement.

“My adventure at OM is coming to an end”

In office since May 2021, Jacques Cardoze has decided to end his role as Director of Communications for theOM this Thursday. He announced it on his account Twitter little time paving the meeting between the Marseille club and Toulouse. “My adventure at OM is coming to an end. In 2023 I will resume my path as a journalist. Thank you to all those who trusted me, especially the supporters, with whom sharing these moments of emotion and passion was a great joy. Good luck to the club for the future. »

On sick leave since October

According to information from the TEAM, Jacques Cardoze received a letter on October 7 from the human resources manager. The daily specifies in particular that this letter warned the now ex-director of communication of theOM of an appointment prior to a sanction set for October 27. Since receiving this letter, cardoze was on sick leave.

Different voltages internally

While the departure of Jacques Cardoze was expected, it took place in a climate of internal tension. Indeed, according to information from theTEAMthe communications director of theOM was to be sanctioned in October following a fit of anger in the corridors of the Velodrome Stadium after the late arrival of Sporting Portugal in Champions League on October 4, but also for the launch of anti-Parisian songs in the offices of the Commandery.

Author: Sara Brooks