French football was thrown into chaos after Adrien Rabiot’s future at Marseille suddenly took a dramatic turn.
The midfielder, once seen as a key figure in the squad, now finds himself suspended and searching for a new club following an explosive clash with a teammate.
The Heated Altercation That Changed Everything
It all unfolded after Marseille’s opening day defeat to Rennes.
Rabiot, 30, and his English teammate Jonathan Rowe, 22, got into a fiery confrontation in the dressing room.
What began as a war of words quickly escalated into something “extremely violent,” according to Marseille president Pablo Longoria. Security had to step in to separate the two players.
In the aftermath, both Rabiot and Rowe were suspended from first-team action by manager Roberto De Zerbi and told they should start looking for new clubs.
A Mother Speaks Out Against Marseille
Rabiot’s mother and agent, Véronique Rabiot, has now broken her silence.
She did not hold back, accusing Marseille of betraying her son.
“When I learned about his suspension, it felt like a blow to the head,” she told French radio.
“It couldn’t just be because of that altercation. Adrien has given so much to Marseille, and this is how they repay him.”
According to her, Rabiot is not angry but deeply disappointed.
She insists that if anyone has been betrayed, it is her son, not the club.
Memories of PSG and Past Struggles
This is not the first time Véronique has stood up for her son.
During his spell at Paris Saint-Germain, she famously described him as a “prisoner of PSG,” accusing the club of keeping him hostage.
Now, she fears Marseille could ruin his season entirely.
“If he misses a full year, it will be catastrophic,” she warned, recalling how Rabiot once faced a similar exile in Paris.
Comparing Rabiot’s Case to Mason Greenwood
Perhaps the boldest part of her defense came when she compared Rabiot’s treatment to Mason Greenwood’s case.
She reminded De Zerbi of his comments about giving Greenwood a second chance after his highly publicized legal troubles.
“If Greenwood can be given a chance to rebuild his career, why should Adrien be denied the same?” she asked.
Marseille President Defends the Club’s Decision
Marseille president Pablo Longoria also gave his perspective.
He described the Rabiot-Rowe incident as something he had “never seen before in world football.”
He explained that the club’s decision was not taken lightly but was necessary to protect the institution and the season ahead.
“We are victims of this situation,” Longoria said.
“This was a fight without limits, unheard of in the football world.”
Rowe Moves On, But Rabiot’s Future Remains Uncertain
While Jonathan Rowe seems to have secured a move to Bologna, Rabiot’s future is still hanging in the balance.
Several clubs are watching the situation closely.
Juventus, his former team, and Inter Milan have both been linked, while a number of Ligue 1 sides are said to be interested.
What’s Next for Rabiot?
Last season, Rabiot played 32 games for Marseille, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists.
Despite his strong contributions, his career at the club now looks all but over.
The big question remains: will he find redemption and a fresh start elsewhere, or is this chapter the beginning of another long and painful struggle like the one he endured at PSG?
