The Olympique de Marseille took a firm decision on its workforce, placing Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe on the list of transfers. This is a direct result of a disciplinary incident in the locker room following the match against Stade Rennais FC. The club justified this decision by conduct deemed “inadmissible”, in accordance with its internal code of conduct and in agreement with the technical staff. This sanction, which implies the exclusion of the two players from the club’s plans, reflects OM’s desire to maintain the cohesion of their group and could have a significant impact on the summer mercato.

According to information relayed by several media, including RTL, coach Roberto De Zerbi and the management of Olympique de Marseille validated the departure of Adrien Rabiot. This information, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, suggests that the club is now willing to sell the middle ground. The player’s mother and agent, Véronique Rabiot, revealed that she was informed of the layoff on August 18, 2025, without obtaining specific details on the nature and duration of the penalty. She then contacted OM Secretary General Benjamin Aarnaud, who confirmed De Zerbi’s willingness to stop relying on the player, citing a “lack of investment” perceived during the previous season.

This situation is in the context of persistent tensions within the club. The incident in the locker room after the defeat against Rennes, involving verbal and physical altercations between Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe, led to this sanction. Although Véronique Rabiot minimized the importance of these tensions, she acknowledged that De Zerbi’s decision paved the way for a possible departure of Adrien Rabiot before the end of his contract. The Milan AC would be potentially interested in the profile of the French midfielder.