September 13th 2024.
The end of July marked the expiration of Adrien Rabiot's contract with Juventus, leaving the French midfielder as a free agent. Despite his successful five-year stint with the Italian club, it seems that a return to Juventus is not in the cards for the 29-year-old. Manager Thiago Motta has made it clear that there are no plans to bring Rabiot back to the team for the upcoming season.
During his time at Juventus, Rabiot made over 200 appearances and was a key player in securing the Serie A title in 2020, as well as two Coppa Italia trophies and the Supercoppa Italiana. He was also a part of the French national team that won the Nations League in 2018 and finished as runners-up in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Despite reported interest from Manchester United, it seems that Rabiot's high wage demands of £220,000-a-week have put off the Red Devils from making a move for him. Motta addressed this in a recent media interview, stating that he has not been in contact with the midfielder and that he wishes him success in finding a new team where he can showcase his talent and be happy.
Rabiot's mother and agent, Veronique, had previously hinted at a potential move to Manchester United, stating that they were on good terms with the club. However, she denied rumors that United had rejected Rabiot's wage demands, claiming that they had never discussed money in detail.
Rabiot's career began in Manchester City's academy, but he eventually returned to his home country of France to join Pau FC's youth teams in 2009. He has since represented France at every age group and has earned 48 caps for the senior national team.
As the transfer window continues, it remains to be seen where Rabiot will end up for the 2024/25 season. But one thing is for sure, he will be missed by Juventus and their fans for his contributions on the pitch. As for now, Manchester United fans will have to wait and see if their club will make a move for the talented midfielder.
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