Adil Rami has had a rich and varied career, evolving in several prestigious clubs in France and Europe. Revealed in Lille, he then wore the colors of Valencia in Spain, OM, AC Milan and Seville, while regularly selected in the France team. Robust and experienced defender, he stood out as much by his game as by his personality.
His first season in Valence remains engraved in his memory:
“Four or five goals (6, all competitions), I was upset like never before and I was the most used player in Europe. »» With his performances, he quickly attracted the attention of prestigious clubs, including Real Madrid.
“Real Madrid had come to discuss for my transfer. I was not aware at first and when I was told, I was serious happy ”entrusts Rami to The team. But Valence opposes a categorical refusal: “Not this year. It was Im-po-Sassible for the club. They said, “Another year and there, we negotiate. »» A decision that upsets his plans but strengthens his motivation on the ground.
OM, the aborted transfer
The former defender also mentions a potential transfer to Marseille when he played in Lille in 2009: “They wanted to associate me in Souleymane Diawara. But the transfer was canceled at the last moment because there was the departure of Michel Bastos in Lyon, and they did not want to be stripped of two frames. »» A decision that ultimately preserved the balance of the northern club.
It was not until July 2017 to see Rami join OM. He leaves Andalusia for the Canebière, where he spends four full seasons and played in particular a final of the Europa League, lost against Atlético de Madrid (3-0), leaving a lasting imprint in the Marseille club.
