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Olympique de Marseille is having a decidedly very hectic start to 2024…
A single victory in all competitions (against a lower division team, Thionville), a not very exciting transfer window and a future that is still unclear: Olympique de Marseille is going through this winter in a difficult climate. The start of 2024 for the Marseille club concerns supporters. And these are not the latest indiscretions of the newspaper L’Équipe which will reassure the club’s followers.
The French daily has indeed focused on the work and methods of Mehdi Benatia since his arrival in Marseille. After ending a brilliant football career, the former Moroccan international has accumulated many hats in the world of football. A respected consultant, he has also built an important network thanks to his activities as an agent, L’Équipe specifying that the former defender was above all recruited to “ his address book“. However, some rumors are starting to emerge.
OM: the terrible accusations
According to information from L’Équipe, members of Mehdi Benatia’s entourage have already “ intimidated journalists“. Very surprising revelations in the current context, since the management of Olympique de Marseille – led by Pablo Longoria – castigated the behavior of certain groups of supporters using comparable methods a few months ago. The ex-footballer nevertheless enjoys good popularity in the industry. Discreet in the media since taking office, Mehdi Benatia has not spoken to comment on these accusations.
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