A little less than a year ago, on September 16, 2024, Adrien Rabiot landed at Marseille airport in order to engage with OM after the end of his lease at Juventus. The Frenchman had received a crazy reception from Phocaean supporters. Almost a year later, the Duke was not welcomed in the same way in Milan. But several Tifosi Rossoneri were there to welcome him. Many photographers and Italian sports journalists were also there to capture his first steps in Lombardy and collect his first impressions.
The tricolor international was brief. “I am very happy to be here. Forza Milan! “he simply launched. He will have the opportunity to say more about his choice, but also his last agitated weeks and possibly the fight opposing him to Jonathan Rowe since he will be presented this Friday at noon. Present by his side, her mother and agent, Véronique, had taken advantage of the microphones tense to reassure everyone concerning the transfer of her son to AC Milan. “Of course ! Of course this is the first choice. ”
French has already impressed and conquered everyone
After that, the Rabiot clan went to Milanello, the Rossoneri training center. The midfielder was able to find Massimiliano Allegri, with whom he has always had an excellent relationship, and discover his new teammates as well as the facilities. He then passed various physical and athletic tests to take stock of his state of form as explained by CORRIERE DELLO SPORT. The Italian media said: “Its results are excellent. Of course, the French must still regain its optimal shape and an optimal game rhythm, but it is already ready to play. Probably not from the start. “
THE CDS added: “Allegri knows him perfectly, and Rabiot knows the allegri game perfectly. However, the very limited number of training (the first took place yesterday afternoon in Milanello) and his lack of familiarity with his teammates will encourage the Livournais coach to lean more for his compatriot Youssouf than for the newcomer (…) Allegri explicitly asked for him and obtained it, because he knows that with the French on the ground, the team is more complete and the global level rises considerably, like the midday sun, which is at its zenith and illuminates everything at 360 degrees. Between him and Modric, the level of experience of the Rossoneri midfielder experienced a significant gain. ”
Holder on Sunday?
There Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that the Duke surprised the staff: “Adrien runs quickly, Allegri is surprised: a holder on Sunday?” The form of French impressed the staff. A tenure is possible against Bologna (…) Adrien Rabiot impressed everyone during the physical tests carried out yesterday morning in Milanello. So much so that its tenure for Sunday evening's match against Bologna is considered realistic. Allegri wants to think well, but after having noticed the form of the former Marseille midfielder, this possibility is not excluded. Even if Rabiot will only have done three training sessions with his new team before facing the Italiano team, he would obviously evolve in the position of the left environment, but instead of a midfielder (Fofana or Loftus-Cheek). ”
There GDS concludes: “If Max chooses to leave Adrien on the bench, the” classic “3-5-2 will be used, with English and Fofana as a field of field (both flanking Modric), as well as Gimenez and Pulisic in attack. In recent days, Adrien himself had assured Allegri and his team that he was fine, but everyone in Milanello was waiting for the balance sheet on the field. And this one was very convincing, because in pre-season, under the orders of De Zerbi, the French worked hard and put a lot of energy in a powerful engine. This is why yesterday, he immediately showed what he was capable of. In addition, he is very enthusiastic and wants to embark on this new adventure. He knows that Allegri worked hard to bring him back to Serie A and offer him a major showcase before the World Cup. ” Without even playing, the Duke has already conquered everyone.
