OM, les premières annonces du nouveau président
Tout juste nommé à la tête de l’OM, Stéphane Richard a livré ses premières annonces, évoquant la nécessité de stabilité pour les prochaines saisons.
www.sports.frHere’s the latest on the OM presidency as of May 2026.
- Stéphane Richard is the new president of Olympique de Marseille, taking the helm to replace Pablo Longoria. He was officially named and began assuming duties in mid-2026, with formalization occurring around April 2026. This marks a governance shift aimed at strengthening Marseille’s strategic direction.[1][3]
- Prior to Richard’s appointment, Alban Juster had been serving in an interim capacity as President of the Directoire following the departure of Longoria. The transition was part of ongoing governance changes at the club.[5]
- Richard’s early remarks focused on stability and ambitious project planning for the club, including enhanced emphasis on performance and European competition targets in the near term, as he outlined in public appearances and interviews.[3][7]
- The club has signaled potential additional announcements alongside the presidential change, including broader governance and investment considerations, though specific names and details have varied across reporting.[2][4][7]
Illustration: A typical timeline of changes
- Feb 2026: Pablo Longoria steps down; Alban Juster interim governance begins.[5]
- Apr 2026: Stéphane Richard publicly confirmed as new president; formal start planned for July 2026.[1][3]
- Apr–May 2026: Richard communicates strategic priorities—stability, governance strengthening, and performance aims—during press appearances and media interviews.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles from specific outlets or summarize any particular statements from Richard’s early press conferences. Citations:,,,,,.[4][2][3][7][1][5]