Olympique de Marseille’s search for a new sporting director has taken a decisive turn and now includes Paul Michel, in what will be his first role since. newcastle united.
Foot Mercato reports that MichelleJoe, who has been a free agent since leaving Newcastle in June last year, could now be set for a return to France.
great reputation
Foot Mercato reports that Marseille are stepping up their efforts to find a successor to Medhi Benatia. It was observed that the French side spread its trap.
While a number of potential names have surfaced in the press in recent days, including Italian Cristiano Giuntoli, one name that keeps coming up again and again is Paul Michel.
According to the outlet, the 45-year-old is backed by a ‘wealth of compelling arguments’ in his favor. Their reputation is ‘firmly established’ in the European market.
Mitchell has worked at various clubs in Europe including Southampton, Tottenham, RB Leipzig, Monaco and Newcastle United. His time spent in Ligue 1 with Monaco made the biggest impression on Marseille.
impressive monaco work
He arrived in Monaco with the mandate to restructure a club in crisis and was successful, returning them to their ‘rightful place’ among the league’s elite.
During his tenure, he significantly modernized the Academy, established the ‘Elite Group’, strengthened ties with the Cercle Brugge and reconnected the Monegasque institution to its historical roots. Marseille is aware of all this.
He continued his success during a one-year stint at Newcastle. FM says he ‘established himself’ as one of the Magpies’ key men at St James’ Park, and played a key role in their Carabao Cup success.
marseille aware
Marseille are very aware of their success. In fact, they had tried to hire him in the past. And the fact that he is a free agent after leaving Newcastle makes him very attractive.
In fact, according to the FM, he ‘ticks all the boxes’. He has an international network and is fluent in English, French and Spanish. He also matches perfectly with the expectations of Marseille’s leadership.
The French side want someone who can take on a leadership role, focusing heavily and keenly on developing talent in the youth academy. Michelle fits the bill.
Marseille has not made a move yet, but they have him on their list and clearly value him highly. The fact that he left Newcastle after only one year is not seen as a negative either. In fact, his free agent status has made him even more attractive.
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