To launch its winter transfer window, OM formalized the arrival of Luiz Felipe, free of any contract. A big blow carried out by the Marseille leaders and in particular Medhi Benatia, who underwent surgery. Explanation.
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A year after his arrival at OM to take care of Marseille recruitment, Medhi Benatia had a strike. Players, managers, journalists and supporters have all fallen under the spell of the new Marseille boss. His style, his work, his rigor and his results allowed him to secure a nice contract extension. Like Roberto De Zerbi, Medhi Benatia is now linked to the Marseille club until June 2027. A great reward for the Moroccan trained at OM without ever having been able to establish himself there as a player.
Luiz Felipe, his last masterclass
Medhi Benatia's efficiency is one of her strong points. Latest example, the Luiz Felipe case. After reaching an agreement with Al-Ittihad to end his contract in Saudi Arabia, the Brazilian defender found himself a free agent. In a few hours, Benatia drew her weapon. Luiz Felipe says: “The first contact dates back to December 26-27, Medhi Benatia spoke to me about the club's project. This is the project that brought me here, the club is developing enormously, everyone is serious, I felt at home, and that is very important for a footballer”.
One week, watch in hand
If the presence of Roberto De Zerbi allowed OM to overtake Naples, AC Milan or even Juventus, it is also and above all the efficiency of Medhi Benatia which made the difference. Because between the first contact on December 26 and the signing of the player, not a week would have passed! As early as January 5, Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the arrival of Luiz Felipe, finally made official on the 7th of the month. An express recruitment signed Benatia, once again decisive.
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