GdS: Rabiot and entourage took bonus hit to sign for Milan – the figures paid

Adrien Rabiot’s willingness to sign for AC Milan was proved yesterday, with him taking a financial hit to join the Rossoneri. 

There have been discussions all summer about Rabiot and the potential of him joining Milan. However, things only began to look possible in the final week of the mercato, and a deal was agreed on deadline day.

Rabiot’s hit

There were two issues with a potential move. Firstly, Marseille did not really want to part with the midfielder. Then, arguably more importantly, some financial hurdles needed to be overcome. Though, they were.

As Gazzetta dello Sport writes, the Frenchman was due a 30% fee, which would have been split with his mother and agent Veronique. However, the duo opted to waive half of this payment, instead only receiving 15% between them, as MilanNews relays.

This action in itself secured the move to Italy and confirmed very heavily that his desire was the Rossoneri and to work with Massimiliano Allegri once again. Something which will only impress the fanbase.

Though it will also be a massive tick for the management, given they have seen that the player’s desire is for the club, working the best situation for all parties, rather than just himself and his agent.