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Moretto states former Marseille director Benatia offered himself to Milan: “Should they call”

By: Ben Dixon Mehdi Benatia is no stranger to Italian football, and he would happily return to Italy to join AC Milan as their sporting director. Most will know Benatia for his time on the pitch, playing for Udinese, Roma…

By Ben Dixon · Sempremilan

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Mehdi Benatia has offered his services to AC Milan regarding their sporting director position, according to Matteo Moretto.
Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is currently searching for the right candidate to improve the club's sporting structure.
Benatia previously served as sporting director at Marseille from 2023 until departing at the end of last season.

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Former Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia has reportedly offered himself to AC Milan as the club searches for options to improve its sporting department. Journalist Matteo Moretto reported on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel that Benatia would happily return to work in Italy and has expressed full availability should Milan reach out.

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is currently evaluating potential candidates to join the club's established hierarchy. Benatia previously served as sporting director at Marseille from 2023 until the end of last season, having earlier played in Italy for Roma, Juventus, and Udinese.

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