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Journalist
Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
After a last season marked by the visits of three different coaches, Marcelino, Gennaro Gattuso and Jean-Louis Gasset, OM launched a new three-year project this summer, played by Roberto De Zerbi. This does not prevent Medhi Benatia from being in contact with other great coaches, all convinced by the project put in place by Marseille.
L’ABOUT wants to stop the chronic instability on its bench in recent years. An instability which reached its climax last season during which three different coaches succeeded one another, Marcelino, Gennaro Gattuso and finally Jean-Louis Gasset. In this sense, the Marseille club has secured the services of Roberto DeZerbi with the ambition that he honors at least the three years provided for in his contract, until June 2027.
“I speak with great coaches, everyone recognizes our project, the progress of this team”
The presence of the Italian technician has further increased the attractiveness of theABOUTthat Medhi Benatia notices when he interacts with other coaches and players in the field. “ The outlook changes, that’s obvious. I'm connected with a lot of active players. I can assure you that very good players are interested in coming. I speak with great coaches, everyone recognizes our project, the progress of this team “, he declared in theAfter Foot on RMC.
Benatia sets the trend for the winter transfer window
After the 12 summer recruits, others could arrive this winter, even if the winter transfer windowABOUT will be less lively. “ We will try to look at all the lines where the coach thinks we need to touch up. We conceded a few too many goals at the start of the season. The coach began to find his backbone. It’s up to those behind to push. We will have to reinforce intelligently. We will not have the means to do 4, 5, 6 or 7 operations », added Medhi Benatia.