Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot has revealed that he rejected a move to Manchester United in 2023 due to the Red Devils’ troubles on the pitch. The Frenchman stated that he received an offer from the English giants in 2024 as well, but he rejected them again.
Speaking to The Athletic, Rabiot said that in 2023, when his contract at Juventus was about to expire, Manchester United made a move for his signature. He opted to stay for another season with the Turin side and the Red Devils returned with another offer when his contract expired in 2024.
However, he opted to rebuff their advances, as the club was not heading in the right direction. He said:
Rabiot went on to join Marseille in Ligue1, despite having played for PSG in the past.
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole spoke about Adrien Rabiot in 2024 and urged the Red Devils to sign the midfielder. He claimed that the Frenchman had done well in his career and would succeed at Old Trafford.
He told Betfred (via Stretty News):
Manchester United ended up signing Manuel Ugarte from PSG in the summer of 2024, but sold Scott McTominay to Serie A side Napoli. They have now released Christian Eriksen and are reportedly in the market for a new midfielder.
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