Rudi Garcia has agreed a three-year deal to take over at Marseille, on the same day his Roma contract was terminated by mutual consent.
The 52-year-old left the Serie A outfit in January, having taken the role in 2013.
We are delighted to announce that is the new coach for Olympique Marseille ! October 20, 2016
"When I met Rudi he immediately told me he wanted to win the Champions League," he said. "I immediately knew he was the man for the job.
"Rudi is a man of great character with lots of energy and we share the same vision for OM and a similar determination to implement it.
"His leadership skills have been recognised on several occasions: when he led Lille to victory in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France in 2010-11; when he led Roma to play a leading role on the international stage during his first two seasons with the club; or, when he won the French title of Coach of the Year in 2011, 2013 and 2014.
"Rudi knows what it takes for a team to lead to victory and he is used to playing the first roles. Like all OM players, the fans, and the entire city of Marseille, I am looking forward to our future success."
His first task is a sizeable one, as he takes his new charges to French champions Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Marseille's statement did not comment on the status of previous interim boss Franck Passi.
