ARSENAL target Adrien Rabiot has been “called in for talks by Paris Saint-Germain and is set to be fined following his behaviour after the Manchester United defeat”. The Frenchman, who last featured in Ligue 1 in December, was spotted partying at a nightclub just hours after the French club crashed out of the Champions League. The […]
ARSENAL target Adrien Rabiot has been “called in for talks by Paris Saint-Germain and is set to be fined following his behaviour after the Manchester United defeat”.
The Frenchman, who last featured in Ligue 1 in December, was spotted partying at a nightclub just hours after the French club crashed out of the Champions League.
The 23-year-old, who also incurred the wrath of PSG fans for liking Patrice Evra’s video celebrating United’s win in the stands, is widely expected to leave in the summer.
Rabiot, who had already been suspended by the club for two weeks for his actions, was also fined £150k alongside Kylian Mbappe last week for turning up late to a team meeting.
Now, the midfielder has been called in for talks with the club’s board and set to be fined further for “major faults” in his conduct, according to French outlet Paris United.
Although one option from the meeting was said to be for Rabiot’s contract to be ended prematurely by mutual termination, the report adds that this is not PSG’s intention.
It’s not that I’m hiding away, I am available to the club. If I could play, I would.
Adrien Rabiot
Speaking of the former Toulouse loanee, PSG sporting director Antero Henrique said: “I find the attitude and lack of professionalism from Adrien Rabiot towards the club and his team-mates unacceptable.
“I remind you that until the 30th June 2019, he remains part of our squad.”
But Rabiot has defended his actions, as he told Sport last week: “It’s not that I’m hiding away, I am available to the club.
“If I could play, I would. I’ve always been a club man.”
While commenting on PSG’s exit from the Champions League, he added: “I didn’t like it, it was disappointing.”
Rabiot is understood to be a wanted man in the summer, with United believed to be vying to snap him up.
But they face competition from London giants Arsenal and Chelsea who are looking to bolster their midfield at the end of the season.
While it has also been reported that Tottenham were interested in his services, but the player rejected a move to link up with Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
