Mehdi Benatia is expected, according to several French media, to join the OM organization chart. Not without some doubts about possible conflicts of interest.
Born in the Paris region (Courcouronnes), trained at OM and former Moroccan international (58 caps – 2 goals), Mehdi Benatia has been cited for several days as Pablo Longoria’s priority.
The president of the Marseille club is reportedly considering the players’ agent, 36, to join his team, after the departure of Javier Ribalta, his now ex-right-hand man, made official on Wednesday.
Mehdi Benatia could occupy, indicates The Teamthe position of director of football at OM, the difference between which is not clearly seen with the functions of sports director.
Having spent his career at Juventus, AS Roma and Bayern Munich, Benatia has gained experience in clubs with important structures.
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Mastering several languages is an additional asset for this possible new role at OM. But his position as agent must not create conflicts of interest. If the Moroccan is called upon to intervene in the transfer window, will he be able to mention players he advises?
Mehdi Benatia, for example, takes care of his compatriot Azzedine Ounahi, OM player. If he were to be appointed to Marseille, the midfielder’s situation could change.
Wearing the double hat of club manager and player agent does not seem compatible.
