Medhi Benatia retained at Marseille as Pablo Longoria is downgraded
In a dramatic turn of events at Olympique de Marseille, club owner Frank McCourt has confirmed that Medhi Benatia will remain as sporting director until the end of the season, reversing his recent resignation. At the same time, Pablo Longoria has been officially downgraded, shifting his role toward institutional responsibilities rather than direct involvement in football operations.
McCourt, who returned to Marseille urgently, emphasized his commitment to the club’s long-term sporting objectives and maintaining stability after a turbulent period that included Champions League disappointment and heavy losses against Paris Saint-Germain. Benatia, who had planned to depart in June, will now oversee all sporting activities and play a key role in appointing a new head coach.
Longoria’s new responsibilities will primarily involve representing the club in French and European football institutions, a significant reduction from his previous influence on team management and transfers. The cohabitation of Benatia and Longoria in the coming months is expected to be complex, with further adjustments likely at the start of the next season depending on leadership decisions.
Frank McCourt stressed that the club remains focused on qualifying for next season’s Champions League and achieving a strong performance in domestic competitions, signaling that Benatia now holds the primary authority over sporting matters at Marseille.
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