Present at a press conference this Monday on the eve of OM’s trip to the Coupe de France against Bayeux, Roberto De Zerbi was questioned about the comments made by sports director Mehdi Benatia after the PSG – OM clash. A media release which had raised questions about the future of the Marseille organization chart. The Italian technician wanted to clarify the situation with frankness and loyalty.
In a context still marked by the frustration of Champions TrophyBenatia’s words could have been interpreted as a possible sign of weariness or questioning. Faced with these speculations, Roberto DeZerbi has chosen to defuse any controversy, recalling above all the strong relationship which unites him with his sporting director and the management of the club.
“Benatia is in love with Marseille and perhaps even more than me since he grew up here. I am faithful and correct. The day Benatia leaves, I will leave too. I arrived here thanks to Benatia and Longoria. I don’t think he was referring to a departure at the end of the season.” An unambiguous statement, which illustrates the solidity of the link between the coach of theMarseille Olympicits sports director and the president Pablo Longoria.
The day Benatia leaves, I will leave too
With these words, De Zerbi emphasizes the stability of the Marseille project and the mutual trust that reigns within management. The coach recalls that he did not arrive on the Olympian bench by chance, but as part of a collectively constructed project. A way also to reassure the supporters, always attentive to the slightest signal concerning the future of the club.
🗣️ “The day when #Benatia will go, I will go too”#DeZerbi : Benatia is in love with Marseille and perhaps even more so since he grew up here. I am faithful and correct. The day Benatia leaves, I will leave too. I got here thanks to Benatia and Longoria.… pic.twitter.com/1CNMqtYgSU
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