On the occasion of this winter recruitment window, OM football director Medhi Benatia discusses the prospecting grounds favored by the Marseille institution to unearth new talents.
The transfer market opened its doors this Thursday January 1st. An ideal period for clubs wishing to strengthen their squad for the second half of the 2025-26 financial year.
Olympique de Marseille is no exception and intends to do well after an eventful and ambitious summer. The Marseille club is following many avenues, particularly in Europe, as confirmed by its football director, Medhi Benatia.
Benatia reveals OM’s hunting zones
In an interview given to Sky Sport Italiathe Marseille leader detailed the championships on which OM is focusing its research before making its purchases. “We look a lot at Serie A, me as well as the staff and the president, who also lived a large part of his career in Italy,” said the former Moroccan international.
Unsurprisingly, the French vice-champion keeps a close eye on the best current championship, the Premier League, while remaining vigilant on the local sector. “We also look a lot in England, with great players who are, however, very expensive. We are also watching the French Championship… We are looking for good players everywhere! »he continued.
