Olympique de Marseille has recently been at the center of controversy with Jonathan Clauss's statements regarding his departure from the club in July 2024. On the beIN Sports show, Clauss expressed his sadness about leaving, stating that his reputation had been tarnished. He said, "The worst part is that I regret it because it’s not my fault." Clauss joined OM in July 2022 from Lens, but tensions began to emerge during his second season, especially after the arrival of coach Genaro Gattuso and football director Medhi Benatia. Clauss revealed that he had discussions with Benatia about issues within the team, but this was not well-received by the Marseille management. He also mentioned the support from his teammates, particularly Valentin Rongier, who fought to defend his position within the club. Clauss expressed his desire to continue with Olympique de Marseille under Roberto De Zerbi's management, but he never had that opportunity. His account highlights the internal challenges the club faces and the consequences for the players.