Former players' agent, Medhi Benatia has kept excellent relations with his ex-Poulain. And OM sports director is trying to convince two of them …
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Medhi Benatia knows it, he must accelerate the OM summer transfer window. Arriving or departures, the Marseille sports director is expected at the turn. And his former job as a players' agent could be of great help on two OM files …
Convince Ounahi
Ancient representative of Azzedine Ounahi, Medhi Benatia is the man who allowed him to sign at OM and realize a childhood dream. Today, the roles are very different. Benatia manages the Marseille sportsman and the Moroccan midfielder is no longer in the plans of the Marseille club. And Medhi Benatia must even convince Azzedine Ounahi to sign at Spartak Moscow. An offer of 12 million euros was accepted by OM but Ounahi refuses, for the moment to sign. A salary of 2.5 million euros awaits him in Russia.
Aguerd in the waiting room
Another important file: Nayef Aguerd. The West Ham defender can leave the Hammers but to sign OM, all the parties must make financial efforts. OM must take out the checkbook, West Ham must lower his price and the player must make an effort on his salary. Benatia, who has collaborated with Aguerd on several occasions and in particular in a possible transfer to Milan, tries to convince his former foal…
