Medhi Benatia will leave the sporting director of Marseille until the end of the current season. In the face of publicity about the departure of the 15th, the 38-year-old functionary was willing to continue his work after the divorce from the leader of the club, Frank McCourt..

The official statement of the Provencals indicates that the plan is to preserve the stability of the sports sector in the final phase of the campaign.

Frank McCourt said that he asked Benatia to lose or destroy the club's interests and end the strategic goals of the season. The sports director, to be sure, is ready to put his stake in the balance and continue to oversee all football processes.

There is also a change in the functionality of President Pablo Longoria - it is important to focus on the representation of Marseille in French and European football structures.

McCourt emphasizes that the club aims to reach the Champions League and successful participation in the French Cup. In his words, soon the sports department under Benatia will announce the appointment of a new head coach.

Earlier it became clear that Marseille had no plans to buy Pavard from Inter.