Overview

• De Zerbi said Rabiot is humble, shy, reserved, hardworking, passionate and truly lives for football.
• He highlighted a stark contrast between his firsthand experience of Rabiot and the portrayal by Italian journalists.
• Rabiot declined several approaches from other clubs this summer, demonstrating his commitment to Marseille.
• The coach revealed that Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Juan Balerdi also rejected offers to stay at the club.
• De Zerbi’s public endorsement seeks to reshape perceptions of player professionalism and strengthen team unity ahead of the new season.