Real Madrid’s prime target has rejected calls from Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus to play under Zinedine Zidane’s supervision at Madrid.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot will complete his inevitable exit from France’s capital during June. The Frenchman has been left isolated by the Ligue 1 Champions and will leave the club at the expiry of his contract at the end of 2018/19. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are all interested in signing him.
Barcelona were considered front-runners earlier on, but having signed Frenkie de Jong for 75 million euros from Ajax Amsterdam, the Catalans have cooled their interest in Adrien Rabiot. However, they are still in the race but are definitely not being considered as frontrunners for the 23-year-old.
Real Madrid have lately vested interest in Adrien Rabiot too after they realised that he will be available for free during the summer. The Whites are planning to gradually replace Luka Modric, who is five months away from turning 34, and Toni Kroos, who could jet off to England in the summer amid reports of a move to Manchester City.
On the other hand, Juventus are looking to win the UEFA Champions League, and on Cristiano Ronaldo’s recommendation, are looking to strengthen their midfield. Adrien Rabiot is a candidate suggested by the man himself and therefore, the Old Lady of Turin has been credited with interested in the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder.
Meanwhile, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Rabiot too. While he considers the Reds a good destination, Klopp’s side has not made any contact. However, Adrien Rabiot has flatly rejected Tottenham Hotspur and considers them inferior to all his suitors because of their lack of notable wins of late.
Zinedine Zidane’s arrival has turned the tables for Real Madrid, who are now in pole position to sign the midfielder. The Frenchman wants to play with his compatriot in the Santiago Bernabeu and has even gone on to reject Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo’s pleas. That said, Barcelona could therefore be out of the race for Rabiot as well.