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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Appointed director of football at OM after being advised by President Longoria, Medhi Benatia takes on even more importance in Marseille. It must be said that behind the scenes, the former central defender is not idle and is trying by all means to strengthen the OM squad. After having achieved some very nice shots with Adrien Rabiot and Mason Greenwood, Medhi Benatia continues her momentum.
A little over a year after his arrival, Medhi Benatia has already received a promotion as he was appointed director of football of theABOUT. It must be said that the former Moroccan international is not idle in the transfer window and is making a series of phone calls to try to strengthen the squad. Roberto DeZerbi. A method which has borne fruit, notably with the unexpected signatures of Mason Greenwood et Adrien Rabiot. And according to the journalist from THE TEAM Loïc Tanzi, Medhi Benatia continue son forcing.
-Benatia on fire in the transfer window
« Benatia is a close friend of Vincent Kompany, the Bayern coach. So he called Kompany directly, telling him: ''If you ever leave him at OM for 6 months, he will play''. He presented the OM project to him, he also presented it to the player and his entourage. This is Benatia's method, he has a very clear speech. He wants to make OM a major European club. And every time we talk to people who have spoken with Medhi Benatia, and they all tell us: ''He knows where he wants to go and the project is clear''. But Mathys Tel will not go to OM. He will stay at Bayern because that's what he wants », he reveals on the set of Greg's TEAMbefore discussing the case Rashford.
“Benatia has tried dozens of players”
« Rashford, maybe at the end of the transfer window if he really has nothing, but I think he will go to a more important club. Rabiot, it was possible because they waited. That's why Rashford is possible, but at the end of the transfer window », added Loïc Tanzi which also ensures that Medhi Benatia attempts many big moves in the transfer window: “ We bring out two names (Tel and Rashford), but Medhi Benatia has tried dozens of players as important as that. He tried Aymeric Laporte. He called him. He calls the players to sell them a project. Afterwards, it works or it doesn't work. But he tries ».
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