Italian Offer Threatens Al-Ittihad's Contract with Benatia

Al-Ittihad Club has entered serious negotiations with Mehdi Benatia to take on the role of sporting director in the upcoming phase, succeeding the Spaniard Ramon Planes.

Press reports indicate that the Saudi club has placed Benatia among its top choices to manage the sports file, in light of the search for a strong name to lead the new project.

However, the deal faces unexpected competition after Benatia received an offer from one of the Italian clubs seeking to sign him starting next season.

The Moroccan official has not yet made a final decision, despite officially leaving Olympique Marseille, which leaves all possibilities open.

On the other hand, it has been confirmed that Ramon Planes will leave his position within the federation at the end of the current season, prompting the management to move quickly to finalize his replacement.

The management of the club wishes to conclude this matter as soon as possible in order to start planning for the transfer market, whether it concerns new signings or departing players.

The upcoming hours remain crucial in determining Benatia's destination, amid a clear struggle between the Saudi offer and European temptations.