During the last summer transfer window, Medhi Benatia tried to send Youcef Atal to OM. However, the Algerian right-back finally migrated to Al Sadd. While he was subjected to political pressure from his friend Renaud Muselier, president of the PACA region, Pablo Longoria would have preferred to draw a line under Youcef Atal.
According to information from The TeamMedhi Benatia would have wanted to complete the signing of Youcef Atal at the beginning of the summer. However, the Algerian right-back did not sign for theOMand this, for several reasons.
Muselier put pressure on OM for Atal
According to some The Team, Pablo Longoria closed the file Youcef Atal because he received political pressure from his friend Renaud Muselierpresident of the PACA region, and because he was unable to complete the departure of Pol Lirola.
“They won’t make that kind of mistake.”
As a reminder, Renaud Muselier had arrested Pablo Longoria on X regarding the potential recruitment of Youcef Atal. “I have total confidence in the shareholder and in President Longoria. They have great ambition for the club and will not make this type of mistake. They have recruited an excellent coach for OM and will give us a good transfer window, I am sure! Everyone in their place! We are not going to comment on all the rumors, nor interfere in the running of the club,” wrote the president of the PACA region.
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