After a convincing year of service to OM, Adrien Rabiot had to leave the club through the back door in the last days of the transfer window, suddenly becoming persona non grata after a violent altercation with his teammate Jonathan Rowe – also exfiltrated – on the evening of the first day of the championship and a setback conceded in added time on the Rennes pitch (1-0).
Since this unfortunate episode, unlike his mother and agent VĂ©ronique, Adrien Rabiot has not made waves, refraining from taking any shots at the Marseille club. On the contrary, it was for the supporters that he reserved his public farewell, on social networks: “ Since 1er The day I arrived in Marignane, you did not attach any importance to my Parisian past, and immediately adopted me as a Marseillais, until my departure. Throughout the season you encouraged me, accompanied me, carried me, applauded… you were of unfailing support. I felt this fervor, this passion, this love of football which drives you and which makes Marseille a unique city and club in France. (…) Since the first day I arrived in Marignane, you did not attach any importance to my Parisian past, and immediately adopted me as a Marseillais, until my departure. »
Today in the columns of the Gazzetta dello Sport, the French international called to play in the World Cup next summer with the Blues is still not spitting in the soup. For example, there is no question of criticizing Roberto De Zerbi who has sometimes had an ambiguous attitude towards him. “ We had a great season last year. De Zerbi is crazy about football, and when he left the training center, he would go home to watch any match. The next day, perhaps speaking of tactics, he asked: “Who saw the match yesterday?” Did you see that…” He’s incredible! »
“I arrived at the right time in Milan”
Passion will therefore remain the key word of his unique season in Marseille, and his most precious memory. However, the former Turin player is also very happy to have bounced back in Milan. Already with a key role among the Rossoneri. “ Maybe they have more confidence and I transmit security in their heads. I try to talk a lot, especially in difficult moments of the match, to keep everyone focused. I always give my best and others are aware of it. »
And to admit that AC Milan was an option for him even before his clash with Jonathan Rowe and his hasty departure from OM. “ Milan already wanted me last year when I was free. We talked. I arrived at the right time. The club also wanted me in July, when I was at OM, but it was difficult for me to leave. After what happened, other Italian clubs contacted me. But I knew what I wanted. »
