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Marseille coach De Zerbi: Gomes and Egan-Riley are Benatia masterpieces

Marseille coach De Zerbi: Gomes and Egan-Riley are Benatia masterpieces
Marseille coach De Zerbi: Gomes and Egan-Riley are Benatia masterpiecesMarseille/X.com

Olympique Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi has heaped praise on sports director Mehdi Benatia for their summer market work.

Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes has joined in a free transfer from Lille, while defender CJ Egan-Riley has arrived from Burnley.

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De Zerbi told L'Equipe: "We still have a lot to do, but I'm happy with the transfer market.

"We've signed two talented youngsters, Egan-Riley and Gomes, who are two of Benatia's masterpieces."

De Zerbi also revealed midfielder Adrien Rabiot has had the opportunity to leave this summer.

He added, . "Rabiot has received very interesting offers but has chosen not to consider them." 

 

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