MARSEILLE, France (AP) – Mehdi Benatia has resigned as Marseille’s sporting director, just days after stepping down as manager. roberto de zerbi.
Benatia announced her resignation in an Instagram post on Sunday.
“In view of the tensions surrounding the management (of the club), I have indeed submitted my resignation,” the former Bayern Munich and Juventus defender wrote. “I do not want my presence to become an obstacle or burden to the organization and its development.”
marseille 2-2 draw at home with Strasbourg They led 2-0 on Saturday, leaving them in fourth place, 12 points behind leaders Lens. That draw followed a crushing 5-0 loss They lost 3-0 against Paris Saint-Germain and were eliminated from the Champions League against Club Brugge.
“We cannot ignore the current situation. We see growing dissatisfaction, a breakdown in relationships, and we deeply regret it,” Benatia said. “At Marseille, results are the only true measure of success.”
Marseille were for a long time the only French club to win the Champions League, but PSG victory Last season.
Marseille have won the French league nine times but have not won a trophy since the defunct League Cup in 2012.
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