France, Feb. 19 -- The 48-year-old former Senegal international was appointed on Wednesday night, in a deal lasting until May 2027.

Beye, who played 174 games for Marseille between 2003 and 2007, was sacked by Rennes after a run of four defeats. He arrives at Marseille one week after the departure of former head coach Roberto DeZerbi.

"I'm very happy to be here and very, very proud," he said."Everyone knows what this club means to me. But that's one thing. I'm here to do an important job, which means I have put some of the emotions aside."

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