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Marseille Puts Rabiot and Rowe on Transfer List After Dressing-Room Bust-Up

The club cited unacceptable behavior after the Rennes defeat, removing both from first‑team activities.

Soccer Football - UEFA Under 21 Championship - Final - England v Germany - Tehelne pole, Bratislava, Slovakia - June 28, 2025 England's Jonathan Rowe celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/David W Cerny/ File Photo
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Rennes v Olympique Marseille - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - August 15, 2025 Olympique Marseille's Adrien Rabiot during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Overview

  • Marseille announced Tuesday that Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe were placed on the transfer list, with the decision communicated to the players on Monday under the club’s code of conduct.
  • Reports from French and international media say the pair fought after Friday’s 1-0 loss at Rennes, with a source confirming that blows were exchanged.
  • The flashpoint followed a defeat decided in stoppage time despite Rennes playing with 10 men for an hour.
  • Head coach Roberto De Zerbi publicly decried the incident, and both players have been excluded from first-team training pending their departures.
  • Interest in the duo has been reported from Serie A and English clubs, and the European transfer window closes on Sept. 1.