‘It was just business’ – why Rabiot left Manchester City to join PSG in tears

Adrien Rabiot (29) is preparing to return tonight to the Parc des Princes when Paris Saint-Germain-Gastheer Olympique de Marseille. It is expected that the former PSG midfielder will be the subject of a very hostile reception, given that he is now playing for the arch rivals, which came through the Academy of Les Parisiens.

However, as L'équipe has revealed, his attachment to PSG was “pure business”. There is always rumors that Rabiot grew up a fan of Marseille, confirmed by Philippe Kontostavlos, a former recruiter in Manchester City, where Rabiot spent six months in the Academy at the age of 13.

Kontostavlos has revealed that the French international Manchester City left in tears when he went to PSG at PSG. The choice, he says, was not from the player, but from his mother, Véronique. “He was always an om -supporter who grew up,” started Kontostavlos.

He added: 'I will tell you the details about how he left the city in tears for PSG. It was the choice of Véronique, not that of Adrien. Paris was a convenience marriage, an opportunity considering their current situation. It was just things, no love for the shirt. But Adrien was always professional and gave everything for PSG on the field, but feelings cannot be checked. “

Rabiot made 227 performances for PSG before he left for Juventus during a free transfer in 2019. He joined Marseille in September, also on a free transfer. His deal runs until 2026 and talks about a renewal is expected to start soon.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle

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