Not spared by the extra-sporting affairs which have harmed its image in recent months, Juventus Turin nevertheless remains focused on its primary objective, namely the quest for yet another Scudetto. Undefeated since September 23, the Old Lady reaffirms its status as title contender throughout the matches and remains in ambush, two points behind the leader, Inter Milan. At the same time, Juve is working behind the scenes to strengthen its executives. After Federico Gatti last week, now linked until 2028, it is Fabio Miretti and Bremer who are invited to extend. Even Nicolò Fagioli, despite the cases of banned sports betting and currently suspended for 7 months, will be the subject of negotiations.
But the priority of priorities is Adrien Rabiot, as already mentioned here. Captain of Massimiliano Allegri’s squad, the Frenchman reaches the end of his contract next June. Like last year, he is doing a new season without knowing if he will still be at the club next year. He waited until June 27, three days before the deadline, before extending… “It was my idea. At first the club didn’t agree, but I got an extra year with a substantial increase (around 8 million euros net, editor’s note). It’s an innovative extension”proudly assumes Véronique Rabiot in an interview with Sportweek to be published tomorrow but some statements of which have already been published.
Véronique Rabiot: “It’s too early to talk about extension”
Until then, Juventus had been very confident about the negotiations. A first meeting was even supposed to take place in recent days. But during this same interview the mother of the former Parisian, who also takes care of her son’s affairs, cast a certain chill over this new extension. A statement which risks making noise in Italy where we are preparing to experience a new Rabiot soap opera, as every time the latter is at the end of his contract. “It’s too early to talk about extension. It’s Adrien (Rabiot) who will decide as always.” the Piedmontese management has been warned, the negotiations are likely to be long and again difficult, in addition to having to fight with potential offers from other clubs.
Last year already at the same time, the Bianconeri had to work hard to keep the Frenchman before winning their case at the last minute. In the meantime, the midfielder has also become essential in the French team (40 caps, 3 goals) and is always gaining weight and stature. The results of Juventus will also give an indication of the continuation of events, namely the retention or not of Massimiliano Allegri, particularly fan of the player. The latter considers him an essential pawn in his system, if not his base man. He has also played every minute possible since the start of the season in Serie A (10 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists).
