EXCLUSIVE | What are the conditions for Adrien Rabiot to be reintegrated at Marseille? | OneFootball

Officially, Adrien Rabiot (30) remains on the transfer list at Olympique de Marseille. The Frenchman was placed there after a fight, in the words of Pablo Longoria, “of incredible violence”, with Jonathan Rowe. The Englishman was also placed on the transfer list and has since departed, joining Bologna on a permanent deal.

However, could there be a way back for Rabiot? It is true that, from the outset, there isn’t a desire to lose the France international. “To protect the institution, we have to make decisions where we are the victims,” said sporting director Medhi Benatia.

OM are now than aware of the difficulty, or rather impossibility of replacing Rabiot this late in the window, without having to spend big. The Frenchman’s price tag has been set at €15m, and it is thought that any replacement would cost significantly more.

Speaking after Marseille’s 5-2 win against Paris FC on Saturday, Roberto De Zerbi extended an olive branch. “I hope there are the conditions to repair things,” said the Italian. For Rabiot’s mother and agent, Véronique, the war of words played out through the media have severed the relationship. She has previously stated that it is impossible for her son to wear the OM jersey again.

But it is Rabiot’s stance, and his actions, that will be key if there is to be any reconciliation. Get French Football News understands that, should the former Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus midfielder apologise for his actions in the aftermath of the defeat against Rennes, then there is the possibility for reintegration. The ball, OM believe, is in the player’s court, and it is up to him to make the necessary steps to reconcile. Whether that is the player’s desire is another question entirely.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle