Marseille put Rabiot and Rowe on transfer list after Rennes defeat

Marseille have placed both Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list after an in-house altercation that followed the opening Ligue 1 defeat to Rennes, a move that could speed up the England Under-21 international’s departure from the club. The club’s decision comes as transfer talk surrounding Rowe intensifies and with the transfer window closing in September, heightening the stakes for all parties involved.

The incident occurred after Marseille, who had dominated possession but saw Rennes strike late through Ludovic Blas, returned to the dressing room. It is understood tensions boiled over between Rowe and Rabiot, with staff stepping in to separate the two players. Marseille’s management subsequently decided that both players would be unavailable for first-team training and would be listed for transfer, a stance described as being taken in agreement with the technical staff and in line with the club’s internal code of conduct.

The decision marks a hard line from manager Roberto De Zerbi, who publicly criticized the team’s discipline in the wake of the game. A defining moment came when he addressed reporters, underscoring the seriousness with which Marseille treats...