Adrien Rabiot hinted at staying at Juventus in some remarks to the club’s site while celebrating his 200th appearance. However, the outcome of the negotiation will be known only near the expiry date of his contract, Tuttomercatoweb relays.
“My first year was difficult since I had to adapt to a new team and country, but the team welcomed me very well, and we won the Scudetto. It was incredible and one of the nicest things I have ever experienced. We couldn’t celebrate with the fans because of COVID, but I wish to lift a few more.”
Qualifying for the Champions League is one of the key premises to retain Rabiot, and Juventus are well on their way given their 11-point cushion over the fifth position. But that won’t be enough.
The Frenchman wants to be rewarded appropriately. Dusan Vlahovic’s contract is about to raise the bar as far as salaries are concerned, smashing the eight-digit threshold. The Bianconeri might need to hand the midfielder €10M annually to shake hands. Moreover, he’s very attached to Massimiliano Allegri. Whether they confirm the coach or not could play a role in his decision.
Our Take on Juventus and Rabiot
It’s time for the Old Lady to stop mismanaging this situation, and perhaps a seasoned exec like Cristiano Giuntoli will. Even though the bond with him and his camp seems solid enough and he’s a centerpiece, proceeding with short-term deals was a grave error.
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