Barring a huge last-minute turnaround, Mehdi Benatia will be the new sporting director of OM. A total agreement would have been reached between the two parties.
Mercato OM: Mehdi Benatia said yes to Longoria
Pablo Longoria would be on the verge of winning his bet: appointing a new sporting director during the ten days of this international break. The president of Olympique de Marseille would indeed be on the verge of recruiting Mehdi Benatia to succeed the resigning Javier Ribalta. Having left in 2008 without having the opportunity to establish himself within the Marseille squad, the former Juventus Turin defender could thus make his return to the Canebière.
Indeed, according to the Twiter account La Minute OM, the Olympian management and Benatia would have reached a total agreement for the appointment of the ex-Moroccan international to the post of sports director. “The procedure is not simple, his lawyers are working on the file. His status as an agent must be resolved first, but all parties agree to work together”, indicates the specialized portal. Mehdi Benatia is the priority of the Marseille president Pablo Longoria.
Pablo Longoria wants to train Mehdi Benatia
The daily La Provence reveals this Sunday that during his time at Juventus Turin, Pablo Longoria had already noticed that Mehdi Benatia was very interested in the work of Fabio Paratici, then sporting director of the Bianconeri. today president of Olympique de Marseille, the Spanish leader would like Amine Harit’s compatriot under his wing to train him and predicts a great future for him in this position. If this avenue does not come to fruition, La Provence indicates that OM has a backup plan. The identity of this candidate has not been revealed, but he is an Italian leader who speaks fluent French. According to the regional daily, it is neither about Paolo Maldiniand of Walter Sabatini.
2023-10-15 17:33:41
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