Off the PitchGet French FootballUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Genesio: Marseille hierarchy forced Højbjerg captaincy decision
Marseille's boss reveals he was overruled after Højbjerg refused a move to Newcastle.
Bruno Genesio
coach
Who
Bruno Genesio
What
Revealed hierarchy forced captaincy change
Player
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Reason
Refused to join Newcastle United
What happened. Marseille manager Bruno Genesio said the club's hierarchy ordered him to strip Pierre-Emile Højbjerg of the captaincy after the midfielder refused a move to Newcastle United.
- Genesio revealed the decision was not his own.
- Højbjerg's refusal to join Newcastle triggered the change.
- The hierarchy's order overruled the manager's preference.
The revelation could strain relations between Genesio, the board, and Højbjerg.
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