By recruiting Adrien Rabiot, OM have much more than just a midfielder of experience and stature. The French international is also a valuable intermediary in the run-up to the winter transfer window…
Adrien Rabiot surprised many people by choosing OM this summer. A winning choice since the Frenchman returns to the forefront of the national scene and positions himself perfectly in the eyes of Didier Deschamps, with whom he was at odds, for the 2026 World Cup. For OM, it is a major reinforcement. But also a luxury intermediary for the approaching winter transfer window.
Rabiot positions himself for Pogba
Involved in Roberto de Zerbi's project, Adrien Rabiot did not hesitate to take a public stance for the arrival of his former teammate from the France team, Paul Pogba: “We greatly invite him to come and play at OM. What we are putting in place is really very important. There is a real dynamic, it's very professional, from the players to the coach and management. If he wants to come, it is with great pleasure”. In two days, Rabiot mentioned the Pogba case twice. And the former Parisian could have a role to play on three other files!
Rabiot and the Juventus connection
Formerly of Juventus Turin, Adrien Rabiot could be contacted by OM for three Turin targets. Indeed, Roberto De Zerbi monitors the files leading to Arthur Melo, Danilo and Nicolo Fagioli. Three profiles which correspond to the expectations of OM and for which Adrien Rabiot could play matchmaker.