Olympique de Marseille made a big announcement for its short-term future.
It was expected, it is now official: Mehdi Benatia is gaining ground in the organizational chart of theMarseille Olympic. The Marseille club announced this Wednesday the appointment of its leader as Director of Football.
A great mark of confidence for the former Moroccan international, who was until then advisor to President Pablo Longoria since his arrival a little over a year ago.
A logical continuation for Longoria at OM
“Olympique de Marseille is pleased to announce the appointment of Medhi Benatia to the position of Director of Football,
can we read in an official press release from OM.After having worked as a sports advisor since November 2023, Medhi Benatia continues the adventure in a club dear to his heart alongside the President, Pablo Longoria, at the origin of his return to OM. »
can we read in an official press release from OM.After having worked as a sports advisor since November 2023, Medhi Benatia continues the adventure in a club dear to his heart alongside the President, Pablo Longoria, at the origin of his return to OM. »
“Fully involved with the President in the launch of the ambitious long-term sporting project and in the transfer window carried out last summer, Medhi Benatia is thus appointed Director of Football of the club, continues OM. Trained at OM then spent time with some of the most prestigious European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Juventus FC, the former captain of the Moroccan selection now directs the entire sporting policy of the club, from the training center to the first team. Olympique de Marseille is delighted to be able to count on the vision, experience and professionalism of its new Director of Football”concludes the club.
