‘He knows football well’ – Medhi Benatia on Federico Balzaretti appointment at Marseille

Olympique de Marseille have officially confirmed the arrival of Federico Balzaretti as Assistant Sporting Director, where he will work alongside Mehdi Benatia within the club’s sporting department.

The former Italy international, 43, joins OM following a second spell at AS Roma, where he served as a sporting executive. During his post-playing career, Balzaretti has also held positions at Vicenza and Udinese, earning a strong reputation for his work in recruitment and youth…