Negotiations between Juventus and Adrien Rabiot over a sought-after contract renewal are off and running after years of uncertainty. As per Calciomercato, securing a coveted Champions League qualification might be the catalyst to sway talks in the club’s favor.
It’s no secret that Juventus are hellbent on keeping hold of Rabiot. Ever since his mother/agent Veronique failed to broker his move to Manchester United in the summer of 2022, belief has grown at the Allianz Stadium that the Frenchman could welcome the autumn of his playing career in Turin.
Perhaps surprisingly, Juventus tied the 28-year-old down to a new deal at the beginning of summer. After failing to secure European qualification last season, doubt has arisen over Rabiot’s long-term future in Serie A, particularly amid interest from several top European clubs. But the Italians have weathered the storm, at least for now.
Massimiliano Allegri keeps Rabiot in high esteem. He showcased that trust by handing the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star the captain’s armband in a 1-0 win at Milan last weekend. After establishing mutual trust, Juventus have grown confident of striking a deal with the player’s mother.
Rabiot has penned a one-year contract extension, providing no guarantees that he could be staying at Juventus beyond next summer. The record-time Serie A champions won’t rest easy until they have the midfielder’s signature on a new long-term deal locked down in a vault.
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