For a year, Medhi Benatia has played the role of sports advisor, with the status of service provider. His situation could quickly change, as his commitment (renewable once) ends on December 5. According to The TeamOM would like to offer him a formal contract so that he becomes sports director.
“The idea is to see it support the three-year project”
A club manager provided daily details: “It’s a non-subject: a fixed-term contract or a permanent contract, the difference is minimal, the idea is to see it accompany the three-year project led by the president. Benatia is part of the club of four, with Longoria, (Fabrizio) Ravanelli (sporting and institutional advisor) and coach (Roberto) De Zerbi, who are leading the way today. Essential in the sports sector, he defends his troops against other services, we saw it with Ali Zarrak, during the exchange of arms with Jean-Pierre Papin”he indicated.
As a reminder, Medhi Benatia previously held the position of players' agent, which implied a latency of one year before being able to officially hold a position within a club. The former defender has already shared his desire to stay in Marseille.
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