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Adrien Rabiot already knew Pablo Longoria personally before he even turned professional at PSG.
Arriving in the Phocaean city on Monday evening, Adrien Rabiot has already had the opportunity to justify his signing with Olympique de Marseille on several occasions. The French international has signed a two-year contract with the club coached by Roberto De Zerbi.
Having arrived on a free transfer, after spending five seasons with Juventus Turin, OM’s new number 25 could therefore leave again in the summer of 2026 without being transferred.
“Pablo Longoria doesn’t like players who leave at the end of their contract? We didn’t discuss all that. He was very happy and enthusiastic when he knew that it could be possible. I didn’t get it right away but a little later, when we had almost everything wrapped up.”revealed the native of Saint-Maurice at a press conference.
Rabiot and Longoria, the beautiful story
Adrien Rabiot and the OM president have known each other for thirteen years now. “Longoria didn’t want to get involved in the deal. Then he told me he was very happy. He’s known me since I was 16. It was a real source of pride for him. Everyone is happy and content. These are good conditions to work in.”recognized the relay midfielder.
In 2016, Adrien Rabiot had assured that he would never be able to sign for OM. “It’s not possible. Going to play in Marseille is inconceivable.”he confided in the columns of Provence a few hours before the French Cup final between the two rival clubs.
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