For all the people of Marseille, it was a painful day... especially for Deschamps.
After the game ended, he sat by the sidelines, arms wrapped over his knees, staring blankly at the field for a long time without leaving.
"Didier." A voice called out from the side, and Wenger approached.
"Ah."
Deschamps seemed a bit distressed, startled and then got up, extending his hand to Wenger: "Sorry, I don't know what I was thinking, I didn't even come over to shake hands."
Wenger waved it off, signaling it was okay, and looked at Deschamps' semblance. After a thought, he said, "You've already been very successful in Marseille, it's time to end this journey.
"Even if it might not be a pleasant ending, it's good to end the stagnation early and start a new endeavor in a different environment toward new goals.
"We're all waiting to see you take further steps, you're the best candidate for it."
