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Marseille Transfers: Key Players Listed After Dressing Room Clash
Two star players at Marseille have been placed on the transfer list following a heated dispute in the locker room.
England Under-21 international Jonathan Rowe, 22, formerly of Norwich, and France international Adrien Rabiot, 29—who was previously linked with Manchester United—are the players in question. The club announced the decision after their 1-0 loss to Rennes, citing their “unacceptable behavior.”
Marseille confirmed that this decision was made in agreement with the coaching staff and aligned with the club’s internal conduct policies. Rumors suggest interest from Sunderland and Bologna in acquiring Rowe, while Juventus, his former club, might revisit their interest in Rabiot.
Rabiot rejected a move to United two years ago, citing concerns over their ongoing struggles. He explained that he was hesitant about their ability to succeed, hinting at their current difficulties within the club.
Images show both players being transfer listed, alongside a picture of Rabiot during the locker room incident and Rowe, who contributed to England’s Under-21 European Championship victory this summer.
The fallout intensified after the clash last Friday, where Rabiot reportedly accused Rowe of insufficient effort. It’s said that tensions escalated with shoving and insults among several players. The team’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, was critical of the squad’s behavior, highlighting the internal discord in his post-match comments.
De Zerbi reportedly allowed the players to vent among themselves before intervening, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness with a fiery rallying speech. Marseille had fielded a strong side for their opener, featuring former Premier League players Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
However, their first match ended in disappointment, conceding a stoppage-time goal despite having an extra player, and revealing early signs of turmoil within the team. Marseille, finishing second last season, is expected to be a top contender again, but their turbulent start has raised questions about team harmony.