Benatia reveals the ambitious OM plan for Gouiri

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By: Manu Tournoux

Amine Gouiri is already satisfactory to Olympique de Marseille. Arrived this winter from Stade Rennais for an amount of 22 million euros, bonus included, the Algerian striker was able to quickly find his marks.

The current north-aging striker testifies to its effectiveness: 7 goals and 3 assists in 11 games under the Marseille colors. Recently, he scored a thunderous hat-trick during the 4-1 victory against the Brest stadium in Ligue 1.. A performance that particularly delighted the director of Football of the Olympians, Mehdi Benatia.

“Everything is gathered to keep it awake”

In the columns of The teamthe Marseille leader shared his impressions on Gouiri. He mentioned in particular his expectations vis-à-vis the 25-year-old center-forward, as well as his lines of progression.

“I think he can be this top attacker and we want to make him a killer. We don't let go, we break his head, but he learned from what happened in Rennes, the way he fell asleep. Here, everything is united to keep it awake. There is the atmosphere of the velodrome he adores, he is with angels when he sees the stands. And he is exactly what we want, a pro that arrives before the sessions, leaves long after, care, holds a demanding routine ”explained Benatia.