Marseille new boy Adrien Rabiot has revealed his affection for Taye Taiwo influenced his resolution to hitch the membership.
Rabiot just lately linked up with the previous Ligue 1 champions.
The France worldwide joined Les Phoceens on a free switch after severing ties with Serie A giants Juventus.
The 29-year-old expressed his deep reference to the membership, citing Taiwo as one of many gamers who formed his early ardour for Marseille.
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“Once I was youthful, I cherished watching Marseille play,” Rabiot stated at his unveiling ceremony.
“It was the period of gamers like Niang and particularly Taye Taiwo. I admired his power, his presence on the pitch, and his capability to attain unimaginable objectives from the left-back place. Watching him and others made me dream of at some point carrying the identical shirt.”
Taiwo was on the books of Marseille for six years.
The 39-year-old gained one Ligue 1 title, two Coupe de la Ligue and one Trophes des Champions with the membership.
By Adeboye Amosu
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