Real Madrid might pursue a Bosman move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot in the summer transfer window to replace Dani Ceballos.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Adrien Rabiot is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Dani Ceballos, who they will sell for €35 million.
Adrien Rabiot has been one of the best midfielders in Serie A since joining Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain in a Bosman move in July 2019. The Frenchman showed some teething problems at the Allianz Stadium but eventually became a mainstay in the middle of the park for the Bianconeri.
The 29-year-old has turned out 212 times thus far for Juventus, chipping in with 22 goals and 15 assists. However, Rabiot faces an uncertain future at the Serie A club, with his contract expiring in a few days. The Italian heavyweights have offered him the same €7.5 million-a-year deal he is currently on, with the player turning it down.
With Rabiot not ready to extend his stay at Juventus with another €7.5 million-a-year contract and wanting better terms, the situation has captured the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. The latest report has linked the French international with Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s interest in Adrien Rabiot is understandable. The Merengues view the 29-year-old Juventus midfielder as a replacement for Dani Ceballos, who faces an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu. Recent reports have linked the Spaniard with well-known clubs like Girona, Newcastle United, and Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid will demand around €35 million to part ways with Ceballos in the summer transfer window. However, the Spaniard’s departure will necessitate the arrival of a new midfielder, bringing Rabiot into the picture. So, the Merengues are mulling over a Bosman move for the French international.
It will be interesting to see if Rabiot rises in Real Madrid’s midfield wishlist in the summer transfer window. However, a move will only materialise if Ceballos departs from the Santiago Bernabeu in a deal worth around €35 million in the coming weeks.