Medhi Benatia will become the sporting director of the Marseille club

Olympique de Marseille continues its reorganization. Having joined the position of sports advisor a year ago, Medhi Benatia is at the end of his contract. The latter expires on December 5. But, the former captain of Morocco (63 caps, 2 goals) will make a long-term commitment with the Marseille club by occupying a new role explains RMC Sport. The former Juventus defender should soon sign a two and a half year lease to become the sporting director of the current third in the French championship.

Next match in Lens

The international break is over, the French championship resumes its rights. Olympique de Marseille will travel to the north of France to challenge Racing Club de Lens on the twelfth day of Ligue 1. A match which will, of course, be followed live on Foot-National . This is an important meeting in the race for Europe. On the one hand, the Marseillais occupy third place in the ranking (20 pts) and are three lengths behind AS Monaco (second) and Paris Saint-Germain (leader). On the other hand, the Artesian club (8th with 17 pts) is three points behind the podium.