Milan ‘always the first choice’ for Rabiot, says mother Veronique | OneFootball

Adrien Rabiot’s mother and agent Veronique says Milan have always been ‘the first choice’ for the French midfielder, who has just landed in Italy.

Milan have always been Rabiot’s “first choice” during the summer, according to the player’s mother and agent Veronique.

Rabiot joined Milan on a permanent transfer from Olympique Marseille on deadline day, reuniting with his former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Milan ‘always’ Rabiot’s ‘first choice’

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 23: Adrian Rabiot of France looks on before the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Croatia and France at Stade de France on March 23, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

As reported by TMW, Rabiot and his mother, Veronique, landed in Italy on Thursday morning.

Reporters asked the midfielder’s agent whether a move to Milan was her son’s priority: “Of course, [Milan] have always been the very first choice,” she replied.

Rabiot’s stats under Allegri

UDINE, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Adrien Rabiot of Juventus celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus at Dacia Arena on August 20, 2023 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Rabiot scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in 127 appearances under Allegri at Juventus.

The French midfielder is expected to make his Milan debut on Sunday when the Rossoneri host Bologna at San Siro.

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot reacts during the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

The upcoming Serie A fixture will also mark an early reunion between Rabiot and his ex-Marseille teammate Jonathan Rowe. The pair had clashed in the Marseille dressing room in August, in a scene that was described as”utter chaos.”