If theMarseille Olympic is going through a turbulent period after its poor results at home, the Marseille club nonetheless remains ambitious for its short-term future. This is the message that Mehdi Benatia wanted to convey in an interview with RMC this Tuesday evening.
The president’s advisor Pablo Longoria was notably called upon to discuss the next winter transfer window. And the former defender assures us: Marseille will remain ambitious and attentive, even if no file has yet been finalized.
Benatia on the OM transfer window: “We will take stock with the coach”
Asked about the possibility of strengthening the defensive sector, Mehdi Benatia provided details. “A defender? Frankly, and this is not at all to want to answer aside, we are going to take stock with the coach, the president. It’s certain that at the moment, when we see the goals we are conceding, whether against Paris, Auxerre… They are gifts. But the defenders we have are high quality players. So it’s adaptation. You take the captain, Leonardo Balerdi, he’s a top player. »
“I think it’s a reflection that we must have based on what we can do. We can always look at strengthening the team, but the only idea I have is the math that happens. »
The former Moroccan international also addressed the Pogba soap opera, ensuring that “Paul is a top, top player.” “But for now, he’s a Juventus player…”. Case(s) to be continued…
