Romano confirms long-time Man Utd target will move this summer

Cameron Smith

• 18 Jul 2024 06:30 BST
• 3 min read

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot will leave the club this summer “unless something crazy happens,” according to Fabrizio Romano.

The France international is currently a free agent after his Juve deal expired at the end of June and although he has been offered a new contract in Turin, he will not remain at the club.

That is according to transfer expert Romano, who posted on X: “Adrien Rabiot, set to leave Juventus and pick [a] new club as [a] free agent this summer.

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“Unless something crazy happens, he’s not gonna sign [a] new deal at Juventus despite the proposal.

“Rabiot’s camp, already in contact with several clubs over [his] next move.”

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Adrien Rabiot to leave Juventus

Rabiot has been linked with a move to Manchester United for the past few years, with Old Trafford continuously touted as a possible destination for the Frenchman.

With Erik ten Hag’s side in the market for a new central midfielder, a move to the Red Devils is certainly possible this summer, although Man Utd appear focused on signing Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid have also been linked with a sensational swoop for Rabiot amid Toni Kroos’ retirement, but Los Blancos remain stacked in midfield areas, especially as Jude Bellingham is likely to play deeper following Kylian Mbappe’s arrival on a free transfer.

According to Football Italia, Rabiot is looking for a €9 million-per-year salary and he is ready to begin negotiations as he eyes a summer move.

The 29-year-old will leave Juventus after five years at the club, following his move from PSG in 2019. Rabiot has made 212 appearances for the Old Lady, scoring 22 goals and providing 15 assists.

The Frenchman has won four major trophies during his time in Turin, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) peaked at €58.2m at Juventus.