Julien Fournier's words on OM

Former general secretary of OM between 2004 and 2009, Julien Fournier has disappeared from the French panorama in recent months. If his words have become increasingly rare since the outbreak of the Galtier affair (the former PSG coach was released after being accused of harassment and discrimination, editor's note), the 50-year-old leader has agreed to give himself up in an interview given to The Team this Friday. He notably mentioned the OM version of De Zerbi, and his relationship with Medhi Benatia.

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«The message is clear, they want to build for the long term. It's a calculated risk to sign a coach for three years at OM. I would have done the same thing. If they want to have the ambition of being champions of France in the years to come, the leaders are aware that they cannot change everything every yearexpressed Fournier, who also indicated having exchanged with Benatia, known at the OM training center. Of course. I waited a while before sending him a message. I was planning a possible buyout, I didn't want there to be any interference. Medhi has experienced a very high level, we must not forget that. This is good news for French football. He has the humility to learn his profession, he knows football, he shows courage. He will manage his emotions differently in the future.»