Player Adrien Rabiot has been listed for sale by Olympique de Marseille following a confrontation with a fellow team member on the football field.
Adrien Rabiot, a midfielder who joined Olympique de Marseille in a free transfer in 2020, has found himself in hot water after an altercation with teammate Jonathan Rowe. The incident, which took place after the match against Rennes on August 15, has led to Rabiot's suspension and placement on the transfer list.
The altercation was intense and loud, according to a witness, and resulted in player suspensions and transfer listings for both Rabiot and Rowe. Marseille no longer wishes to tolerate such behavior this season from Rabiot.
Timeline and Context of Key Incidents
Adrien Rabiot's career has been marked by several disciplinary incidents, with his off-field behavior often causing controversy. While specific incidents during his time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are not detailed in the latest sources, his reputation for disciplinary issues is longstanding and widely acknowledged in the football community.
Rabiot's refusal to extend his contract with PSG in 2018 led to his exclusion from the professional group, and he did not play a minute for the team from December 2018 to June 2019. His behavior off the field has been a recurring issue in his career.
Rabiot joined Juventus after leaving PSG but left on a free transfer in summer 2024. There is no direct mention of disciplinary issues during this period in the recent sources, though his challenging personality is implied to persist.
After joining Marseille on a free transfer in September 2024, Rabiot became a key player, contributing significantly to the team’s performance and return to the UEFA Champions League. However, off-field problems surfaced culminating in the recent dressing-room brawl with Jonathan Rowe.
Prior to joining Marseille, Rabiot played for PSG. His contract with Marseille runs until June 2026. Rabiot was previously a captain for Marseille.
Rabiot's placement on the transfer list comes one year after his arrival at Marseille. Marseille's sports department revealed Rabiot's transfer list status on Tuesday, according to a source close to the club.
Rabiot's potential departure is not directly linked to the incidents of Friday. Rowe, who played little last season, was already announced as leaving before the altercation.
Implications and Future
The incident has caused a crisis at Marseille, disrupting team harmony and plans. Rabiot has attracted interest from clubs like Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Aston Villa, and West Ham.
The disciplinary action sparked public reactions, including a defense of Rabiot by his mother and support from coach De Zerbi for the club’s punitive measures. The future of Rabiot at Marseille remains uncertain, with the club seeking to move on from the incident and focus on the upcoming season.
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