AC Milan Midfielder Impressed By Friend & Compatriot At Rivals Inter Milan: ‘He Surprised Me With How Well He’s Done’ | OneFootball

Inter vs Milan will feature a strong French flavour on Sunday night, and Adrien Rabiot has spoken openly about his bond with Inter striker Marcus Thuram ahead of the derby.

Speaking to DAZN, via FCInter1908, the Milan midfielder shared insights into their friendship.

Furthermore, the Frenchman praised his compatriot for the level he has reached in Italy.

Rabiot said the derby “of the Frenchmen” feels fitting, because “the French have always done well in recent years. Those who do well or score goals stay in the history books.”

He described Thuram as “a friend” and revealed the two exchanged messages recently.

However, “not to talk about the match.”

Instead, Thuram reached out after returning from injury.

The Milan star added humour to the story.

Indeed admitting that Thuram invited him to go away during the international break.

“He asked if I was free, but I told him no because I had to work and didn’t have days off,” Rabiot explained.

Inter Vs Milan – Rabiot: ‘Thuram Has Surprised Me At Inter’

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s secon goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

He also noted Thuram’s quieter personality.

“On the pitch he’s always focused, but off the pitch he knows how to joke. He’s a calm guy.”

Rabiot revealed one detail from their conversations.

“When he talks about Khephren, Marcus says his little brother is stronger than him.”

But the midfielder reserved his biggest praise for Thuram’s time at Inter.

“Since he arrived at Inter he has done very well,” Rabiot admitted.

“To be honest, he surprised me with how well he’s come in and been a protagonist in these seasons with Inter.”

Their friendship will be set aside on Sunday, but their respect for one another adds another layer of intrigue to the derby.