Despite the trust of Massimiliano Allegri, Adrien Rabiot has not managed to turn his Juventus sojourn around this season either. He offered another poor performance in Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal. He could have easily been sent off due to an X-rated tackle on Samuel Chukwueze.
His contract with the Bianconeri runs out in 2023, and there have been no talks to extend it. The management is dealing with more pressing matters. A few players will be free agents at the end of this season unless they get new deals.
According to Calciomercato.com, Juventus unsuccessfully tried to part ways with Rabiot in January. Newcastle inquired about him, but the midfielder did not consider the destination. The Old Lady would settle for €10/15M to sell him since they got him on a Bosman move from PSG. They would be more than happy to shed his €7M salary off the books.
Allegri and the previous Juventus coaches have been forced to give Rabiot consistent playing time since he has been the only left-footed midfielder on the roster in the last few seasons. The Bianconeri fully plan to bring in another option in the role in the summer. They especially covet Ajax Ryan Gravenberch, the site adds.
Instead, Paul Pogba would have to accept a massive pay cut to return to Turin if he left Manchester United at the end of his expiring contract, Tuttosport informs. He has been sending some inklings towards the Bianconeri lately, but he has plenty of deep-pocketed suitors.