Marseille's new manager, Didier Deschamps, has confirmed his long-term stay at the club and is aiming to bring them back to the top flight of French football next season.

Deschamps, who took over from Raymond Domenech in January, has been instrumental in building the team up to the level they currently find themselves in, with a strong squad and a promising young talent in their youth department. The 54-year-old has also brought in some experienced players like Christian Benteke, Mathieu Valbuena, and Antoine Griezmann.

Despite the challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, Deschamps has managed to turn the team around and have secured a place in the Europa League this season. They finished second in the league table last season but were relegated to Ligue 1 after losing in the quarter-finals to Nice.

In his interview, Deschamps stated that he was excited about returning to the top flight and that he had a clear goal in mind for the coming season. He said: "I'm looking forward to working with the players and trying to make sure we can win the championship again. I want to be able to do it without the pressure of the Champions League."

However, Deschamps admitted that there would still be challenges ahead as he aims to improve the squad even further before the start of the season. He added: "We have to work hard every day, play our best game and try to create more chances. It's not easy but we'll see how we go."

Overall, Deschamps' appointment is seen as a positive step towards rebuilding the Marseille squad and achieving success on the pitch. With the right management and coaching, Deschamps has the potential to lead Marseille back to the top flight of French football.