Moroccan Medhi Benatia linked with sporting director role at AS Roma

AS Roma are reportedly considering former Moroccan international Medhi Benatia for the sporting director position as the club prepares for possible internal restructuring ahead of next season.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Benatia is among the names currently being studied by Roma’s management as the Serie A side evaluates changes within its sporting department.

The Italian club are believed to be planning adjustments to their organisational structure as they continue building for the future.

Benatia’s profile has attracted particular attention due to his experience in football at both playing and administrative level.

The former defender is currently working with Olympique de Marseille, although reports suggest that his long-term future at the French side remains uncertain.

That situation has reportedly encouraged Roma to closely monitor developments surrounding the former Morocco international.

The club are said to be looking for experienced figures capable of contributing to the stability and long-term direction of the project.

Benatia remains a respected figure in European football after a career that saw him play at the highest level in several major leagues.

His knowledge of the game and understanding of top-level football are among the reasons his name has emerged in discussions around the sporting director role.

Roma’s interest comes during an important period for the club on and off the pitch. While management considers possible structural changes behind the scenes, the team continues to fight for European qualification in Serie A.

The Giallorossi currently occupy fifth place in the league standings with three matches left to play this season, keeping them firmly in contention for a place in European competition next term.

Any decision regarding the sporting director position is expected to form part of Roma’s wider plans for the upcoming campaign as the club looks to strengthen both its sporting structure and competitive ambitions.

For Benatia, a potential return to Roma in an executive role would represent another significant step in his post-playing career after establishing himself within the football management environment at Marseille.