Adrien Rabiot explains his surprising choice to join OM

Adrien Rabiot at OM. You still have to pinch yourself to believe it. Even after his arrival at the beginning of the week at Marseille Provence airport greeted by dozens of supporters, even after the club’s press release making his arrival official, and even during his presentation to the press this Wednesday, seeing the Parisian wearing the azure and white jersey is still hard to imagine. We’re going to have to get used to it though.Because by talking a lot with Benatia, the coach and the president, they explained to me the ambitious project of OM. I joined right away. De Zerbi has a certain rating, we know what he is capable of doing” he says in the preamble.

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Of course, he did not escape questions about his Parisian past, and his choice to come to Marseille. PSG supporters may have seemed hurt, when their rivals saw it as a “war prize” even if he left through the very small door of the capital club 5 years ago.I don’t have to explain anything to anyone, I’m making my career.“, the midfielder says confidently. And what about his many statements during his younger years against OM? “We can realize that nothing is impossible in life. With experience and other circumstances, we can realize that things are different. Maybe it disappointed some people but this choice is mine.»

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Benatia’s speech hit the mark

As seduced as he was surprised by Medhi Benatia’s call a few days ago, the 29-year-old player quickly gave the green light to go further in the negotiations.I didn’t expect this call. I liked his approach. It shows that he is ambitious, I saw his desire, his determination, he spoke to me clearly. I told myself that the people at the club also had great ambitions. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have come looking for a player like that.“In other words, a French international who has played for two of the best clubs in Europe over the last decade. The fact remains that Rabiot’s entourage had to be convinced, who were reluctant at first.

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“My family is happy in the sense that they are behind me. They support me. It might not have seemed obvious to them either. And then seeing the leaders, and what we could read on social networks, they were ultimately very happy for me. It is important that they are behind me. Knowing that they validate this choice is a good thing.“, confides Rabiot, ready to put his experience at the service of OM from now on. On the other hand, we will have to wait to see him at work, he who says he is still a little short physically. He has already crossed off the trip to Lyon next Sunday.