What ambitions for our OM? Defining the trajectory of a crucial season

We all remember the bitter taste of last season. Ups and downs, and ultimately, a disappointing eighth place. A season to forget. But in football, forgetting is a luxury we afford ourselves at every transfer window, every restart. A new page opens, with a new coach and a game philosophy that promises to be daring. So, the question is no longer about healing wounds, but looking toward the future. What should our ambitions be? Not only in terms of ranking, but in terms of identity, pride, and play. It's time to redefine what we expect from our Olympique de Marseille.

In Ligue 1: More than a runner-up, a real thorn in the side

Let's be honest, aiming for the French championship title ahead of this PSG remains an extremely complex goal. But should we therefore forbid ourselves to believe in it? The primary ambition, realistic and necessary, must be to drastically reduce the gap. Finishing more than 20 points behind the first is unworthy of our status. The numerical goal could be to finish the season less than 10 points behind. This means becoming a war machine at home again, no longer trembling against teams from the bottom half of the table, and above all, beating our direct competitors (Monaco, Lille, Lyon) in direct confrontations. We must no longer be just the official runner-up, but the real and only rival, the one that makes the leader doubt until the end. A solid second place, directly qualifying for the Champions League, is the cornerstone on which the entire project must be built.

Champions League: Rediscover the thrill of intoxicating nights

Here we are again. The most beautiful competition. Last year, the Europa League gave us incredible emotions, but our place is with the greatest. The objective cannot be simply to "put in a good showing." The goal should be to spend the European winter warm, that is, to qualify for the round of 16. This requires a quality squad capable of playing games every three days, but also unbreakable mental strength. The Vélodrome must once again become that fortress where the greatest in Europe come with fear in their stomachs. We want to relive those evenings where an entire crowd spurs its team toward greatness. Qualifying would be a sporting success, but also an essential financial boon for the club's growth.

Playing identity: Fall in love with our team again

Beyond the results, there is a huge expectation this year: the game. We want to see an OM with a clear identity, a bold philosophy. We want to see pressing, possession, taking risks. We want to thrill at high-class collective actions. The aim is not only to win, but to win in style. We want to leave the stadium, even after a draw, saying "I saw real football." Perhaps this is the greatest challenge: making us fall in love again with the way our team plays, creating total symbiosis between the pitch and the stands.

The French Cup: Ending the endless wait

We end with this, because it obsesses us all. That cursed French Cup that has eluded us since 1989. It's too long. It's an anomaly. This competition should no longer be seen as a bonus, but as a major goal. It's a title. It's a line in a record. It's a celebration throughout the city. This season, we demand that the French Cup be played in full force, with the best possible team in every round. We want to feel that the players are aware of the weight of history and the expectations of an entire people.

This season promises to be a turning point. The ambitions are high, but worthy of what Olympique de Marseille represents. And you, what ambition matters most to you? A feat in Europe, style in the championship, or finally lifting that cup? Come share your vision!