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- Julien Fournier has held positive talks with Marseille about their vacant sporting director role
- Nottingham Forest’s George Syrianos rejected the opportunity due to financial concerns
- Current director Medhi Benatia will leave the French club at the end of the season
- Marseille currently sit seventh in the Ligue 1 table and face missing European football
French giants Olympique de Marseille have opened talks with Julien Fournier. The former OGC Nice sporting director could take over the role at the Stade Vélodrome.
The club is going through a difficult period. They have fallen to seventh position in the Ligue 1 table. They might not qualify for any European competitions next season. Their hopes of reaching the Champions League look very slim.
Medhi Benatia will leave his post as sporting director when the current campaign ends. Club owner Frank McCourt confirmed this decision. The Moroccan will not continue in the role.
Paul Mitchell will not fill the vacant position. This is according to reports from Foot Mercato. George Syrianos of Nottingham Forest has also said no to the job. He was concerned about the lack of clarity regarding the club’s financial situation.
Fournier wants to come back to Marseille. He worked there as Secretary General between 2004 and 2009. Recent meetings between both parties went very well.