Overview
- Benatia announced on Instagram that he has submitted his resignation and plans to end his collaboration with Olympique Marseille on Monday.
- He wrote that he senses growing dissatisfaction around the club and does not want his presence to hinder its organization or development.
- The club has not confirmed the end of the collaboration, and multiple media reports say leadership may resist accepting his resignation.
- His decision follows the dismissal of head coach Roberto De Zerbi earlier in the week after a 5–0 defeat to PSG, with the coach apologizing to supporters.
- Marseille sit fourth in Ligue 1 after a 2–2 draw with Strasbourg, and Benatia, who has worked at the club since 2023, said the sporting project is still progressing.