It was in the pipeline and it’s now official. This Thursday, Olympique de Marseille formalized the arrival of Mehdi Benatia in the organization chart of the Marseille club as advisor to President Pablo Longoria.
“Olympique de Marseille informs that an agreement has been reached with Mehdi Benatia to serve as sports advisor. Former resident of the Olympian training center and then spent by some of the most prestigious European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Juventus FC, Mehdi Benatia will make his experience and knowledge of modern football available to OM, as a service provider. , » can we read on the official website of the Marseille club.
The former Moroccan defender therefore makes his return to the Olympian city 15 years after setting sail. The 36-year-old was delighted to join the Marseille project and hopes to experience great moments there.
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“ Water has flowed under the bridges. At the time, I did not have the opportunity to defend the colors of this club as I had imagined. 20 years later, I was entrusted with a mission, a challenge. It is with great pleasure and great humility that I will try to pass on what I have experienced and learned during my career. I am aware of the issues and I will do everything I can to put myself at the service of this great club, which is Olympique de Marseille,” he added on his Instagram account.
