Adrien Rabiot has established himself as certainly one of Milan’s most vital gamers this season, and in a wide-ranging interview with Rivista Undici, the French midfielder opened up on life at San Siro, his admiration for Luka Modric, and his private ambitions within the purple and black half of Milan.
The previous Juventus and PSG man arrived at Milan following a tough finish to his time at Marseille, however has wasted little time in making his mark.
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His psychological resilience, he says, has at all times been his biggest asset, with
“Not all the pieces can go the proper method, typically unfavorable issues occur, however it’s exactly in these moments that you simply be taught and develop stronger,” he mentioned. “Self-belief has at all times been a part of my character, and with time and expertise it has grown. That’s one thing I wish to transmit right here at Milan.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan applauds the followers following the ultimate whistle of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Spherical of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Photographs)
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Rabiot: ‘Modric’s stamina stunned me!’
It’s , although, who has maybe impressed Rabiot most since his arrival.
The Croatian legend, now 40, continues to defy the legal guidelines of time, and his new teammate have seen.
“His high quality we already knew,” Rabiot mentioned. “What stunned me was his capability to run for ninety minutes, up and down, at forty years previous. That’s not one thing you are taking without any consideration, he has a rare physique.”
He additionally highlighted the significance of management figures within the dressing room, naming Maignan and up to date arrival Fullkrug alongside Modric as gamers who set the tone for the group.
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On Allegri’s affect, Rabiot was equally heat. “With him there’s the ambition to do effectively, to offer all the pieces, to coach at 100% and to play each match as if it have been the final.”
He additionally credited the supervisor for creating a relaxed, targeted atmosphere, one through which youthful gamers are thriving.
“He offers tranquillity to the group, he lets us do issues correctly, with out rush, with out nerves. The angle of the youthful gamers is impeccable, and that’s additionally right down to the supervisor.”
Rabiot’s private targets are characteristically bold. He desires to depart his mark on each membership he represents, one thing he achieved at PSG and Juventus, and Milan is subsequent on that checklist.
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“I wish to write my title within the historical past of this membership,” he mentioned plainly, earlier than including that the World Cup stays the final word prize. “Profitable it’s the most lovely goal in a footballer’s profession.”