loan move away from Paris Saint-Germain in January.
The midfielder, 20, is concerned that he is not getting
enough playing time for the French champions, despite
starting seven consecutive matches prior to Friday night’s
3-0 win over Nice.
Rabiot has been associated with several Premier League
clubs in the past, including Arsenal, Tottenham and
Newcastle, while the likes of Inter and AC Milan have also
been credited with an interest. If conditions are right,
though, he is prepared to stay put.
“I’ve asked the president for a loan move in January if my
time on the field is insufficient,” the youngster told Telefoot.
“It’s something that he can’t refuse me – I know he likes me
very much.
“When you train all week, you want to be on the field.
Sometimes it’s not possible and it’s frustrating.
“Paris is my city. It’s great to play here. If I could impose
myself here, it would be brilliant. I would be ready to play my
whole career at PSG if I was a starter. I would see things
differently, that’s for sure.”
Rabiot would appear to have his sights set on a Euro 2016
place in Didier Deschamps’ France squad, as he admitted
that it has always been his dream to turn out for the national
team.
“When I was small, I spoke about the France team like it
was something incredible. I wouldn’t speak of this club or
that club, but of the national team. It would be great to get
into it,” he said.
“We hear every day that we’re at a great club and that we
earn a lot of money, but it’s not enough.”
Rabiot has committed his long-term future to PSG by signing
a deal that will run until 2019 and has earned the confidence
of Blanc since Marco Verratti picked up an injury in a
Champions League encounter with Real Madrid.
Speaking on Thursday, Blanc praised his young charge,
stating: “After his very encouraging entrance against Madrid,
he’s been playing regularly because he’s been good. When
players get the chance to play, they must perform. If they
do, they will have more opportunity to play.
“Adrien has imposed himself because he defends better and
better, wins more balls and has more opportunities to score.
He’s a young player who is progressing. He can do better
yet.”
After being benched on Friday night, Rabiot will be hopeful
of starting Tuesday night’s Champions League encounter
against Shakhtar Donetsk at Parc des Princes, in which
numerous fringe players are expected to have the
opportunity to shine for the Parisians.
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