Marseille nevertheless announced the arrival of Mehdi Benatia as the club’s sporting advisor, while Jean Pierre Papin took charge of the reserve team.
In a statement released on Thursday, Olympique de Marseille announced the expected arrival of Medhi Benatia as sporting advisor. The appointment of the 36-year-old former Moroccan foreigner follows the departure of David Friio to Olympique Lyonnais.
Benatia, who was in the official stand during Marseille’s recent away game against Strasbourg (1-1), brings a lot of joy to his new role. The club is under pressure at a time when it will tap into its “delight and wisdom”. of fashionable football” to occupy the position he held in the past through Friio.
Working intensively with Pablo Longoria, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Stéphane Tessier, Managing Director, Benatia will contribute to the progression and implementation of the club’s sporting strategy. His experience will be valuable in attracting, developing and retaining the most sensible skill for the team, according to Olympique de Marseille’s official website.
The club is under pressure that Benatia’s role as sporting representative will influence the shape of Olympique de Marseille’s long run on the pitch. In addition to Benatia’s appointment, other adjustments have been announced within the club. Roberto Malfitano has been promoted to ‘Director of Professional Team Recruitment’, highlighting the importance of skills identity and recruitment in the club’s overall strategy.
In the field of youth development, the legendary French striker Jean-Pierre Papin has been appointed coach of the reserve team. This appointment comes at a time when Olympique de Marseille B is going through a difficult time, with six games to win in Nacional 3. .