Medhi Benatia has officially stepped down from his role as Sporting Director at Olympique de Marseille, marking the end of an era characterized by decisive strategic decisions and a declared intent to restructure the club. This departure, announced during a farewell speech relayed by So Foot, raises questions about the direction the OM’s sporting policy will now take in Ligue 1.
A Mixed Assessment and Structural Choices for OM
During his tenure, Benatia steered several major projects, notably in recruitment and squad management. His role was to bring a clear vision to a club often marked by internal tensions and chronic instability. The former international defender attempted to establish sporting rigor and coherence in transfer policy, despite a sometimes difficult context.
This mandate was also marked by a desire to bring the board closer to the field, with close collaboration between the technical staff and the sporting direction. This dynamic brought a certain stability, even if sporting results have not always followed the expected level in Ligue 1.
According to So Foot, this departure is also an opportunity for the club to learn from its sporting management and rethink its methods to remain competitive against rivals such as PSG or Monaco.