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Benatia Stays: Marseille's Sporting Powerhouse Returns
17 Feb
Summary
- Medhi Benatia reverses resignation, taking expanded role at Marseille.
- Club owner Frank McCourt intervened, convincing Benatia to stay.
- Benatia now oversees all football operations and will pick the new coach.
Medhi Benatia will remain with Marseille, reversing his recent resignation. The former Juventus and Bayern Munich defender has been convinced by owner Frank McCourt to stay and has been handed a significantly expanded role.
Benatia initially announced his departure on social media following the exit of coach Roberto De Zerbi. However, following a visit from owner McCourt, the situation has dramatically changed. Benatia is now set to oversee all of the club's sporting activities during a critical transitional period.
This move places Benatia in the most powerful sporting position at the club for the time being. His primary focus will be finding a new head coach amidst considerable instability. The club's official statement confirmed Benatia's comprehensive oversight of football operations and his lead role in selecting the future manager.
