Benatia among candidates for AC Milan sporting director role

Former Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia has emerged as a candidate for the AC Milan sporting director position, months after leaving the French club.

• Benatia left Marseille in May after owner Frank McCourt persuaded him to stay following his February resignation announcement.
• Milan launched its sporting department restructuring after sacking Igle Tare in late May following failure to qualify for the Champions League.
• Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto said Milan is evaluating several candidates, with further interviews and contacts scheduled in the coming weeks.
• Moretto said Benatia would welcome a return to Italy, a country he knows from Udinese, Roma, and Juventus, and is open to working with Milan.