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Adrien Rabiot 'went too far' as Marseille director Medhi Benatia explains difficult decision to sell beloved midfielder after Jonathan Rowe fight

Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia shed light on the departure of Adrien Rabiot, who joined Serie A giants AC Milan, following the Frenchman's brawl with ex-teammate Jonathan Rowe. Benatia expressed his regret over the midfielder's exit, revealing that he tried to build the bridges again, but also pointed fingers at the player's family for complicating things further.

'No regrets' – Adrien Rabiot affair not causing any sleepless nights for Marseille president as he breaks silence on Jonathan Rowe dressing room fight

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has opened up about the departure of key midfielder Adrien Rabiot after his dressing room bust-up with England international Jonathan Rowe. Longoria says Rabiot's exit was not pre-determined and the club have been left with a void after his transfer to AC Milan. However, the Marseille president claims the club needed to act to maintain the spirit of discipline.