Marseille manager Guillaume Mignolet has confirmed that the club will remain in the top flight of French football next season and set ambitious goals for their league ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
In a statement released on Monday, Mignolet said: "After much discussion with our players, the team's decision to stay in Ligue 1 was made after extensive discussions with the board of directors. We have a clear vision for the future of the club and we want to ensure that we deliver it."
The new title for the 2024/25 season is also announced, which is titled 'Ligue 1'. The announcement comes as the French champions look to continue their success in the top tier of European football.
Marseille fans have been eagerly anticipating this news since the club's first signing of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2016. However, the Portuguese star had to leave Marseille after just one season due to personal reasons, leaving many in shock.
Mignolet has expressed his belief that Ronaldo's departure was a positive step towards the club's long-term stability and success. He said: "I believe that Ronaldo's departure was a positive step for the club. It showed that there is still a strong bond between the players and the management at the club."
Marseille fans will be hoping that the new title will bring about even more success for the club next season. They can look forward to seeing how they will perform under Guillaume Mignolet's guidance, who previously led Marseille to three consecutive La Liga titles in the late 90s.
Overall, Mignolet's confirmation of staying in the top flight of French football is a significant achievement for the club. The new title will undoubtedly provide motivation for the team to continue their successful run in the league.