Bosnian coach Mécha Bazdarevic is happy seeing Sead Kolasinac move to Olympique Marseille.
The former Arsenal defender signed for OM this week, penning terms to 2023.
Bazdarevic said: "I've been talking to him about OM for three years.
"At one point, OM and Lyon were looking for a left-back. Recruiter friends asked me if I knew any in the former Yugoslavia.
"He (Kolasinac) did not know OM and French football..."