Medhi Benatia on Roberto De Zerbi’s OM exit and a turning point

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·9 August 2026

France Football reports that Medhi Benatia has outlined what pushed Roberto De Zerbi to leave Olympique de Marseille, describing a turning point.

The former OM director of football revisited the circumstances around the coach’s departure.

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In his view, one moment was decisive in prompting De Zerbi to step down.

Benatia returned to that episode to explain why De Zerbi left the Marseille post.

He spoke in the context of his position as OM’s former director of football.

Source: L'Équipe

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