'He got angry!' - Ismael Kone opens up on Roberto De Zerbi feud
Kone and De Zerbi's tumultuous relationship
Ismael Kone has addressed his past clash with Roberto De Zerbi, insisting their relationship is now on good terms despite their time together at Marseille ending in disaster.
The incident that sparked tension
The Canada international admitted their disagreement came from differing football views but revealed the pair recently met in London to clear the air. Jesse Marsch recently reignited discussion around the relationship between Kone and De Zerbi, claiming the Italian coach treated the midfielder harshly during their time together in France.
- Kone joined Marseille from Watford in 2024
- He made seven appearances under De Zerbi before being dropped to the bench
- The tension reportedly erupted in a training ground argument
"He got angry!" - Ismael Kone on Roberto De Zerbi
Clearing the air
De Zerbi allegedly told Kone to find a new club because he would never play for him again. Kone left Marseille for Sassuolo after two years.
