OFFICIAL: Adrien Rabiot extends his contract with Juventus until 2024
The club statement:
Adrien Rabiot has extended his stay at Juventus.
Adrien has renewed his contract until 30 June 2024 and is ready to experience more emotion in the black and white stripes. 177 appearances, 17 goals and three trophies - a Scudetto, a Coppa Italia and a Supercoppa - a haul he aims to enhance.
Rabiot joined Juventus in the summer of 2019 at the end of his adventure with PSG and over these four seasons has been central to the Bianconeri midfield: 37 appearances in Serie A and one goal scored in his first season - the one that led to his Serie A winner's medal; 47 appearances and five goals in his second campaign, with success in the Italian Cup and Italian Super Cup; 45 appearances without hitting the back of the net in season number three before peaking in the most recent campaign with 48 appearance (second only to Danilo in the squad in terms of playing) and 11 goals - eight in Serie A, two in the Champions League and one in the Europa League.
Since the 2019/20 season, no player has played more matches than he has (177, equal with Juan Cuadrado), and, moreover, this year just concluded, Adrien set a personal best for assists and goals. Speaking of goals, during this season just concluded no one scored more than him at the Allianz Stadium, the ground that has become his home, the scene of those trademark galloping runs that inspired the team time after time.
And the story continues - after all there are still many roads to travel side by side and we are ready to keep running towards our goals together.
Congratulations, Adrien!
The 28-year-old midfielder impressed for Juventus last season but doubts remained over his future due to his existing deal expiring at the end of this month.
Rabiot contract situation had attracted the interest of Man United, but he has now agreed a short term extension.
Juventus confirmed Rabiot's one-year contract extension, with the new deal expiring on June 30 in 2024.
Rabiot scored eight goals in 32 Serie A appearances from midfield last season, representing his best haul for the club.
The midfielder finished as Juventus' second top scorer amid their challenging season on and off the field of play.
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri had made the renewal of Rabiot's contract as a priority this summer.
Allegri reportedly revers Rabiot's athletic ability, with the midfielder central to Juventus' press.
Man United had wanted to sign Rabiot last summer, with talks taking place with his mother and representative Veronique, who is known as a formidable negotiator.
Their football director John Murtough flew to Turin for face-to-face talks with Veronique last year but returned empty-handed, with personal terms not agreed after Juventus accepted a £14m bid.
United had reignited their interest with the lack of a transfer fee for Rabiot making a deal an attractive option, with their summer budget cut to £120m because of Financial Fair Play considerations.
Strengthening midfield is a priority for Ten Hag this summer. United have tabled a take-it-or-leave-it £55million third offer for Chelsea's Mason Mount and have turned attention to Brighton's £80m-rated Moises Caicedo.
Rabiot could have provided an alternative, or additional option for the Red Devils, given midfielders Fred, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay are all on the 'for sale' list this summer.
The Frenchman had previously spoken of a desire to play in the Premier League, but will now stay for another season in Serie A.