Not long ago, Marseille director Benatia accepted an interview with Ligue1+ and talked about the relevant situation of Paval's transfer from Inter Milan to Marseille.

He said: "Paval? He had dinner with Rabiot in about May or June, and when they were together, they called me. I remember Rabiot told me that Paval wanted to come to us."

"I then contacted my friends at Inter, Osilio and Marlotta, but the deal was difficult for us because he was very paid and the transfer fee was high."

Paval joined Marseille on loan on the last day of the summer window, with a selective buyout clause of 15 million euros.