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The New President of OM, Stéphane Richard, States: "This Club Needs Calming Down"

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Stéphane Richard, officially presented as the new president of Olympique de Marseille this Friday, has outlined the core elements of his project ahead of his formal assumption of duties on July 2nd. Until then, he will work alongside Medhi Benatia and Alban Juster during a transition phase. His clear roadmap aims to restore the Marseille club's sustained ambition and return it to the highest level of competition.

English Translation:

Stéphane Richard, officially presented as the new president of Olympique de Marseille this Friday, has outlined the core elements of his project ahead of his formal assumption of duties on July 2nd. Until then, he will work alongside Medhi Benatia and Alban Juster during a transition phase. His clear roadmap aims to restore the Marseille club's sustained ambition and return it to the highest level of competition.