New twist in “The Rabiot affair”! Placed on the list of transfers after his fight with Jonathan Rowe last weekend in Rennes, the 30-year-old French international saw Roberto de Zerbi stretch out the OM's victory over Paris FC (5-2) on Saturday as part of the 2e Ligue 1 day.
“” Regarding Rabiot, I have not yet spoken to Pablo (Longoria) and Medhi (Benatia) but the hope that I have is that there is the possibility of recomposing things, that it is recovering in the right direction “thus dropped the Italian technician at the post-match press conference.
“Even if he made a mistake, I am in this hope,
Added the former coach of Brighton. I am not someone slamming the doors to the nose. I am not the only person to decide, the club comes before the coach. But Adrien is a good person. I gave him advice, I hope he will follow him and that he will follow me. I never put a cross on people. If I can help solve this problem, I'm ready for anything. Not for the player but for the person he is. I think it is important, for everyone's good, not just football but also human. »»
Adrien Rabiot wants to stay in Marseille, his mother wants to send him to Milan
For his part, Adrien Rabiot would be very saddened by the situation, according to information from RMC Sport. The former Parisian would have apologized to Roberto de Zerbi on Monday at the Commandery. He would now have the will to reconcile with his leaders and thus be able to continue his adventure in the Marseille city. His partners would also like to see him reintegrate the group.
But obviously, the mother and agent of the French midfielder would not be on the same wavelength. After having made very harsh remarks in the media against the Marseille institution and their leaders, Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia, she would have contacted AC Milan decision -makers in order to send her son before closing the summer transfer window, reports Tutomercatoweb. Discussions would even be on the way.