It was revealed that Adrien Rabiot's transfer to Atlético Madrid fell through due to his mother

After the conclusion of last season, French midfielder Adrien Rabiot remained a free agent for an extended period, with Atlético Madrid being one of the potential destinations. Today, the reason behind the collapse of the negotiations has been revealed.

Details: According to RMC Sport, during contract talks, Rabiot's mother, Véronique, who also acts as his agent, began dictating to Atlético’s sporting director the position and role her son should play. This intervention discouraged the Spanish club, leading them to halt negotiations.

Meanwhile, Rabiot rejected all offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and MLS.

Reminder: Rabiot eventually agreed to a contract with Marseille. The 29-year-old midfielder has already arrived in France for a medical examination and to finalize the deal.