### Marseille Manager Confirms Stay, Aims for Ligue 1 Title Next Season
As the football world prepares to embark on another exciting season, Marseille FC has announced its decision to extend the services of their manager for at least one more year. The club's chief executive, Jean-Luc Dufour, confirmed this move during a press conference held in Marseille.
Dufour expressed his gratitude to current manager Claude Puel and praised him for leading the team to impressive results over the past few seasons. "Claude Puel has done an outstanding job for us, and we believe he can continue to lead our team to even greater heights," said Dufour.
The announcement comes as Marseille continues to strive for success in Ligue 1, aiming to challenge for the league title once again. The club has been making significant investments in player recruitment and training programs to enhance their squad. This includes signing several young talents from domestic and international competitions.
Puel, who was appointed as Marseille's manager in 2019, has already demonstrated his ability to turn around the club's fortunes. Under his leadership, Marseille has won the French Cup twice in the last three years and reached the Champions League knockout stages in 2021.
"The future is bright for Marseille, and I am confident that with the right combination of talent, hard work, and determination, we can achieve our goals next season," Puel stated. "I look forward to continuing to build on what we have accomplished so far and bringing our fans back to support us."
While details about the specific terms of the extension remain undisclosed, it is clear that both managers and fans alike are optimistic about Marseille's prospects for the upcoming campaign. With the addition of new players and improved management, Marseille is poised to make a strong run towards the top tier of European football.
This news adds stability to Marseille's coaching staff and sets the stage for another competitive season in Ligue 1. As the team gears up for the start of the season, fans can expect continued high-quality performances and potentially another successful campaign under the guidance of Claude Puel.