Olympique de Marseille (OM) has reached an agreement with Benjamin Mendy, a player who previously played for Le Havre. The Franco-Senegalese left-back made his debut for Marseille in a preparation match against Sion, which ended in a 1-1 draw but saw Marseille lose 4-3 on penalties.
Following the match, André-Pierre Gignac, the Marseille striker, had positive words for the 18-year-old defender. Gignac praised Mendy’s physical attributes, mentioning his strength, repetitions in the calls, and his left foot. Gignac expressed admiration for Mendy’s abilities on the field, emphasizing his potential. However, Gignac also advised Mendy not to get carried away and to stay focused on his development.
These comments from Gignac suggest that Mendy has left a positive impression on his teammates early on in his Marseille career. It will be interesting to see how Mendy continues to integrate into the team and contribute to Marseille’s efforts in the upcoming season.
