In a recent development, Adrien Rabiot, a midfielder linked with the Premier League, has finally secured a new club after three months of being a free agent following his departure from Juventus. The former Paris Saint-Germain player left the Bianconeri at the end of his contract, with negotiations for a renewal continuing for a couple of weeks but ultimately failing to reach an agreement.
With an abundance of title-winning experience and in the prime of his career, Rabiot was expected to have multiple options for his next move. Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, were reportedly monitoring his situation. However, Rabiot ultimately decided against a move to the Premier League and instead chose to join Marseille.
Marseille confirmed the agreement with Rabiot on social media, stating that he will sign with the club pending the results of his medical examination. Assuming all goes well, Rabiot is set to sign a two-year deal with Marseille until 2026 under coach Roberto De Zerbi. He will join a roster that includes players like Mason Greenwood, Elye Wahi, Neal Maupay, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Jonathan Rowe.
Marseille currently sits in second place in the Ligue 1 table behind Paris Saint-Germain, having won three matches and drawn one in the early stages of the 2024-25 season. Rabiot could make his debut for Marseille against Lyon in the upcoming Derby of the Olympics.
Rabiot’s move to Marseille continues his remarkable trend of being a transfer target without a transfer fee throughout his career. Despite rumored high wage demands that reportedly deterred Arsenal and Manchester United from pursuing him in the Premier League, Rabiot remains an international star who has never commanded a transfer fee in his career.