At Olympique de Marseille, the succession of Medhi Benatia is already stirring conversations behind the scenes… and raising a few smiles.
Mathieu Bodmer, former PSG player, PSG supporter, and current sporting director of Le Havre, has been mentioned.
And the rumor clearly amused him. Named among the potential candidates to become OM’s sporting director, Mathieu Bodmer chose to mock the speculation. The Le Havre AC sporting director joked, laughing: “Yeah, it’s almost done,” to Paris-Normandie. An ironic response that mainly confirms the lead is already off the table.
OM searches for long-term stability
Meanwhile, OM is actively preparing for the post-Benatia era, with his departure expected at the end of the 2025–2026 season. Owner Frank McCourt aims to build a long-term structure for the club and is relying on Excel Sports Management to identify the right profile. The objective is clear: find a true builder capable of bringing stability to a club still searching for sporting consistency.
More serious options are being considered. Florent Ghisolfi was appreciated internally but declined to continue his project with Sunderland. Other names remain in contention, such as Grégory Lorenzi and Julien Fournier.
At the same time, more symbolic options are emerging. Former club figures like Steve Mandanda and Dimitri Payet are being discussed internally. Strong Marseille identities, but still lacking experience for such a strategic role.
One thing is certain: the future head of football will face a massive task. In Marseille, the end of the season is being played out as much behind the scenes as on the pitch.
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