Marseille interested in former Newcastle and Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell | OneFootball

Olympique de Marseille are interested in former AS Monaco and Newcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell, according to a report from Foot Mercato.

Mitchell, who had a stint at AS Monaco (2020-2023) prior to his move to Tyneside, has been out of work since leaving Newcastle in the summer of 2025. However, the Englishman could be set for a return to France, Foot Mercato understands. 

OM are in the market for a new sporting director with Medhi Benatia set to depart at the end of the season, as confirmed by the club’s owner, Frank McCourt. Sunderland’s Florent Ghisolfi has been linked to the role by La Provence, whilst Julien Fournier also dreams of a return to the Vélodrome, L’Équipe understands.

Foot Mercato understands that Mitchell also features on the shortlist. The Englishman ticks plenty of boxes and is appreciated by many people internally. Cristiano Giuntoli is also among the profiles being considered by Marseille.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle