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OM: Laurent Blanc scuppers a transfer to PSG

Thibault Morlain

Journalist

After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial team of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in .

To everyone's surprise, Adrien Rabiot signed up with OM this summer. Free following his departure from Juventus, the French international signed for two seasons with the club. This is not the first time that we have tried our luck for Rabiot in Marseille. In 2013, it turned into a failure… because of Laurent Blanc.

Free this summer, Adrien Rabiot was announced in the biggest European clubs. But ultimately, it'sABOUT who won the prize. An unexpected transfer which is nevertheless a reality today. The French international therefore joined the capital club, which he could have already done in 2013. So at PSG, Rabiot was already in the sights of theABOUT.

Rabiot retained at PSG

11 years ago now, Adrien Rabiot had not, however, put down his suitcases at theABOUT. 1899 The Weekly confirms the attempt of the Marseille club in 2013. And if it is finally Giannelli Imbula who was recruited by theABOUT it's because Laurent Blancthen coach of PSGhad blocked the departure ofAdrien Rabiot.

“For me, it was not possible”

Asked a few years later about this interest inABOUT in 2013, Adrien Rabiotthen again PSGthen announced: “ For me, this was not an option. At first, I talked about it with my family and my brothers, I even thought it was a joke. Going to play in Marseille is inconceivable. Wear this jersey one day? No it's not possible ».

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