This Thursday evening, Mehdi Benatia, OM sports advisor, spoke on RMC Sport in the After Foot show. The former Moroccan international addressed the case of Paul Pogba, an issue that has ignited Marseille supporters for several weeks. But his statements are not enough to rekindle enthusiasm.
Paul Pogba, currently without a club, is attracting the interest of several teams, but his arrival in Marseille seems compromised. For Benatia, the club’s priorities and its financial constraints are major obstacles to such an operation.
Benatia discusses OM’s priorities
According to Benatia, OM has a high-performance team in midfield. The recent progress observed under the orders of Roberto De Zerbi reinforces this stability. “We have players who perform well in midfield. Can we afford to wait six months for Pogba? This is the question I ask you”, he declared.
The former defender also insists on the importance of maintaining a balance within the squad: “We will have to strengthen intelligently, but we will not have the means to carry out 5 or 6 operations.” These comments suggest that OM will favor targeted adjustments over costly or uncertain recruits.
Benatia closes the door to Pogba.
Pogba, a star that flickers according to Benatia
Despite his respect for the player, Benatia remains cautious about his possible arrival. “Paul knows the esteem we have for him, but we have to know if it is a real need for us”he explained. Pogba, who is going through a complicated period marked by injuries and personal problems, does not seem to be an immediate priority for the Marseille club.
In conclusion, Benatia confirmed OM’s course of action: to concentrate on its short-term objectives, such as the Coupe de France, before thinking about the transfer window. If Pogba’s name continues to inspire dreams, it seems unlikely that OM will be able to afford his services immediately.
