Olympique Marseille Set €15m Asking Price for Adrien Rabiot Amid Dressing Room Fallout

Olympique Marseille say Adrien Rabiot can leave the club if a €15 million fee is paid. This comes after a dramatic incident involving Rabiot after a recent Ligue 1 defeat. According to a report, Marseille are willing to sell Adrien Rabiot for about €15 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Marseille officially put Adrien Rabiot on the transfer list after a row with teammate Jonathan Rowe following their loss to Stade Rennais. The argument turned physical, and Marseille’s management and coaching staff took immediate action. Both Rabiot and Rowe have been told they will no longer play for Marseille, with the club outlining expectations of discipline and professionalism in the squad. Rabiot’s situation escalated after being involved in a fight in the dressing room after the defeat to Rennes.

BACKGROUND AND SEASON CONTEXT

Rabiot joined Marseille last summer from Juventus and quickly became one of the team’s key players, known for his experience and leadership in midfield. Last season, he recorded an impressive contribution of nine goals in 20 league games. Marseille, under manager Roberto De Zerbi, aimed to improve on their league performance from the previous season, where they finished second, just behind PSG.

This season, hopes were high, but tensions rose after just two games: Marseille sit 11th, with one win and one defeat already, trailing the early leaders by three points. The first defeat against Rennes, in which Marseille held a man advantage for an hour but still lost, ramped up internal pressure and exposed fractures in squad unity.

WHAT NEXT FOR RABIOT AND MARSEILLE?

With Rabiot now transfer-listed and a €15 million fee, several big European clubs, including Juventus and Inter Milan, have reportedly started monitoring his situation. However, reports about concrete bids seem to be conflicting. Marseille are targeting a quick solution before the transfer deadline. The club faces Montpellier in Ligue 1, with Montpellier sitting ninth, just a point above Marseille. Both sides are eager to move up the table.

Marseille looks to stabilize their results and improve squad atmosphere. Meanwhile, finding a new club in the coming days appears to be Rabiot’s only route back to first-team football. Furthermore, Marseille have opened negotiations for a loan deal for Dani Ceballos, who has become a priority signing as a potential replacement for Rabiot.