Adrien Rabiot revealed on Monday why he chose to join OM this summer.
This is the big surprise of the summer transfer window. It is even more extraordinary since it comes two weeks after the transfer window closed. Adrien Rabiot is, in fact, preparing to join Olympique de Marseille. A surprising choice that the French international was keen to explain on Monday.
Adrien Rabiot pleasantly surprised by Marseille supporters
Without a club for several months and his departure from Juventus Turin, Adrien Rabiot decided to join OM, to everyone's surprise, in the last few hours. Things have even gone very quickly in this case since the French international is already in the Phocaean city. Arriving in Marseille this Monday evening, Adrien Rabiot was greeted by a crowd of supporters to his great surprise.
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“It's incredible, it's huge. I didn't expect this, seeing all the people who are there and happy, it warms my heart. I know that my family is happy too, it already makes me want to play and win. I was told that 500 people made the trip, I didn't expect so much good humor, so much warmth”says the French international.
Why Adrien Rabiot agreed to join OM
While his arrival at Olympique de Marseille is strongly criticized by Paris Saint-Germain, his training club, Marseille supporters, for their part, are delighted with the decision of the French international. However, the choice of Adrien Rabiot is still surprising, as he was approached by many more upscale clubs this summer. But, the former bianconero was visibly convinced by the OM project.
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“It happened like that, at first it seemed improbable and finally after talking a lot with Medhi, he presented the project to me, I joined. I also spoke with the coach, it really spoke to me on a sporting level. Plus the atmosphere, the fervour, the stadium, the public who live football… The objective is to win of course, to get back into the Champions League. I don't know if I'll be able to play the Olympico, if I'll be fit, but I'll be with the group in any case. I can't wait to train and get back to the Vélodrome.”explains Adrien Rabiot.
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