According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the name of Medhi Benatia, the football director of Olympique de Marseille, is now in discussions with the Saudi club Al Ittihad, who is looking for a new sports leader. This information comes in the context of the internal reorganization of the Jeddah club.
Al Ittihad is targeting a new football director.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, an expert in international transfers, the Saudi club Al Ittihad is exploring several options to strengthen its sports management. Among the profiles considered, the name of Medhi Benatia is mentioned.
The Italian journalist precisely states, “Mehdi Benatia has been approached to become the new Director of Football of Al Ittihad. Ramon Planes is ready to leave and join a European project, Benatia is a name on Al Ittihad’s list.”
This situation puts the former Moroccan international defender at the center of external interests, as he currently holds a strategic position within Olympique de Marseille.
A pivotal role at OM under scrutiny in both the European and Saudi markets.
These revelations come at a time when the sports management of OM remains a highly exposed position in the international market. The interest of a club like Al Ittihad, accustomed to attracting top European profiles, confirms the appeal of executives from French and European football.
Franck McCourt, the owner of Olympique de Marseille, confirmed the upcoming departure of Medhi Benatia. The former central defender had actually resigned via a message posted on his Instagram account, but was convinced to stay until the end of the season. His successor in Marseille is known to be Gregory Lorenzi, who is expected to be announced this week.
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