Grégory Lorenzi is set to leave his position as sporting director at Brest to join Marseille in the same role, according to L’Équipe. The move comes as Marseille seeks stability following a period of turbulence, with Stéphane Richard recently appointed as the club’s president.
Lorenzi has spent the last ten years with Brest, overseeing a period of growth for the club. He was also a target for Nice, but ultimately chose to move to the south of France and take on the challenge at the Vélodrome. The appointment fills the vacancy left by the departure of Medhi Benatia.
At Brest, Lorenzi has earned a reputation for astute recruitment and building a competitive squad despite limited resources. Supporters at Marseille will hope he can replicate this success as the club looks to rebuild. The task facing Lorenzi at Marseille is significantly more demanding than it was at Brest, but his track record is encouraging.
His initial responsibilities will include building a new squad, appointing a new head coach, and attempting to restore a positive dynamic to the team. Marseille finished mid-table in Ligue 1 this season and will be aiming for a much improved performance next term. The appointment of Lorenzi signals a clear intent from the new ownership to restructure the club from top to bottom, and to build a sustainable foundation for future success.
