Real Madrid has decided not to pursue a move for Adrien Rabiot, who is currently a free agent after leaving Juventus when his contract expired this summer. The French midfielder has been linked with various clubs, including Manchester United, but his future remains uncertain as we reach the midway point of the summer transfer window.
Reports from Spain suggest that both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have considered signing Rabiot but have ultimately decided against it, as reported by AS. The decision on Rabiot’s next destination will be made by his mother and agent, Veronique Rabiot.
Veronique Rabiot clarified her role in her son’s career, stating, “I do speak to certain clubs, but then some media outlets attribute me to contacts with other clubs that I don’t speak to. So I guess others speak for me. But since the beginning of Adrien’s career, I am the only interlocutor with the clubs. If a club has any interest, it has to speak to me directly.”
Despite Juventus’ desire to keep Rabiot and his rejection of a new contract in Turin, the 29-year-old is likely seeking high wages and a significant sign-on fee as a free agent. This may have led Real Madrid to reconsider their pursuit of him.
Additionally, it is reported that Rabiot has been in communication with Premier League clubs, with Manchester United and Liverpool reportedly holding informal talks to assess his availability for a potential move.
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