Adrien Rabiot Completes Move to AC Milan Following Marseille Fallout
Adrien Rabiot, the experienced France midfielder, has officially joined AC Milan, marking a return to Italian football after a stint with Marseille. This transfer arrives swiftly after a disciplinary incident led to his being placed on the transfer list by the French club.
The situation unfolded following a locker room altercation with teammate Jonathan Rowe after marseille’s 1-0 defeat to Rennes in their Ligue 1 season opener. Reports indicate a physical confrontation occurred between the two players.
Afterward, Rowe has already moved on, securing a transfer to Serie A side Bologna. Interestingly, Milan will face Bologna on September 14th, just weeks after this incident, in their first game back from the international break.
A Familiar Return to Italy
Milan reportedly secured Rabiot for around €10 million, with the player signing a three-year contract. You’ll recall this isn’t Rabiot’s first experience in Italy. He previously spent five triumphant years with Juventus before departing for Marseille on a free transfer last year.
During his time in Turin, Rabiot enjoyed notable silverware, including:
One Serie A title
Two Italian Cups
* One Italian Super Cup
Notably, he thrived under the guidance of current Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri for three of those seasons, suggesting a potentially seamless integration into the Milan squad.
International Duty adn Future Prospects
The 30-year-old Rabiot has been granted permission to join the french national team ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. France will begin their journey against Ukraine this Friday.
This move represents a fresh start for Rabiot, offering him the possibility to reignite his career in a league he knows well and under a manager who clearly values his abilities. For Milan fans, you can expect a technically gifted and experienced midfielder to bolster their squad as they aim for success both domestically and in European competition.
It’s a compelling story of redemption and opportunity, and one that promises to add another intriguing chapter to Rabiot’s already decorated career.
