‘He lied to me!’ – Former Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia blasts former chairman Pablo Longoria

Former Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia recently criticized former club chairman Pablo Longoria during a television interview, accusing him of deception regarding the squad's financial reality. Benatia explained that manager Roberto De Zerbi had anticipated having thirty million euros for winter transfers, only to discover the club actually needed to generate thirty-five million euros through sales.

Due to pressure from French financial regulators, the organization must trim its roster and reduce expenses instead of acquiring fresh talent.

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