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·19 February 2026

OM: Medhi Benatia explains the decision to appoint Habib Beye

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The reasons behind Habib Beye's appointment at OM

Article image:OM: Medhi Benatia explains the decision to appoint Habib Beye

OM: Medhi Benatia explains the decision to appoint Habib Beye


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On Wednesday night, Habib Beye was officially announced as OM's new head coach. Medhi Benatia defends his decision to appoint the Senegalese manager.

Responsible for Habib Beye's appointment, Medhi Benatia stood by his choice. The OM sporting director emphasized the profile and determination of his new coach.

"The choice of Habib Beye as OM’s new manager is fully in line with our desire to bring in a coach with the leadership qualities needed to take charge of a squad that clearly needs to be galvanized after a challenging period on the pitch. From our very first discussions, he struck me as extremely committed and totally focused on the future, with clear objectives for everyone: to quickly get back to winning ways, to aim for a podium finish in Ligue 1, and to try to win the Coupe de France to bring a trophy to the people of Marseille.", said the Moroccan.

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