While Olympique de Marseille absolutely must strengthen its defensive sector, Mehdi Benatia would have ticked the name of Benoît Badiashile, lacking playing time at Chelsea and whom he would like to revive.
After Adrien Rabiot, a new French international could arrive at Olympique de Marseille. Since the start of the season and after a colossal transfer window carried out by the Mehdi Benatia – Pablo Longoria tandem last summer, OM are not at all satisfied with their defensive sector. In Roberto De Zerbi's preferential playing system, the defenders in place must give more of themselves and participate more in the game. Qualities that the players currently at the club do not necessarily have. For this, Benatia would like to offer her coach a French international in difficulty in her club, Benoit Badiashile.
Benoit Badiashile, new madness for OM?
According to information from Young FootballersMehdi Benatia would have checked the name of Benoit Badiashile for recruitment this winter. While his profile is particularly popular internally, he could be the subject of a loan with an option to purchase from the opening of the 2025 winter transfer window. Trained in Monaco, the 23-year-old central defender is now playing at Chelsea. While he had a promising start, he who was in good momentum on the Rock, the rest did not live up to expectations.
Now considered a rotation player in Enzo Maresca's squad, he would do well to think about a way out. A transfer is unthinkable given the investment placed in him by Chelsea. However, the loan option is entirely plausible. It remains to be seen whether the interest is real or whether it is just falsehood. In the meantime, it is certain that a Benoit Badiashile in top form would easily fit into Roberto De Zerbi's training.
