This Thursday, OM formalized the appointment of Medhi Benatia to the position of sports advisor.
For several days, the arrival of Medhi Benatia at Olympique de Marseille had been expected. It is now official. The former central defender, who stopped his playing career in 2021, was appointed to the position of sports advisor.
“Olympique de Marseille informs that an agreement has been reached with Mehdi Benatia to serve as sports advisor. A former resident of the Olympian training center and then spent by some of the most prestigious clubs, including Bayern Munich and Juventus FC, Mehdi Benatia will make his experience and knowledge of modern football available to OM, as a service provider. In close collaboration with Pablo Longoria, Chairman of the Management Board, and Stéphane Tessier, Managing Director, he will assist in the development and implementation of the club’s sporting strategy, in particular to attract, train and retain the best talents. Still in a consulting role, he will also participate in detection and scouting missions, in conjunction with Roberto Malfitano, promoted to head of scouting for the professional team.we can read in a press release published on the official website of the Marseille club.
Official press release from Olympique de Marseille 👇
— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) November 30, 2023
Furthermore, Jean-Pierre Papin is named coach of the reserve team in place of Fabrice Vandeputte. “Winner of the Ballon d’Or in the OM jersey in 1991, “JPP” will share his rich experience at the very highest level and will contribute in particular to transmitting Olympian values while continuing to exercise his role as ambassador of the OM »concludes the press release.
