Adrien Rabiot, the French international, finds himself in an unusual position—still without a club after his contract with Juventus expired.
The 29-year-old’s high salary demands have stalled negotiations with several interested parties, keeping him in limbo as a free agent.
Despite interest from top clubs, Rabiot’s insistence on a lucrative contract package has become a significant barrier to finalizing a deal.
His decision to leave Italy after five years in Serie A has led to a series of rejections from clubs unwilling to meet his financial terms.
According to reports, the midfielder is seeking $11 million per season in wages; coupled with a hefty $16.6 million signing-on bonus.
Adding to the complexity, his agent and mother, Veronique Rabiot, is requesting a significant commission. The combined package Rabiot is asking for amounts to a reported $44 million over three years; thus, many clubs view it as excessive.
The Bianconeri had attempted to retain Rabiot for an additional two years, offering him $8.3 million per season; a similar deal to his previous contract.
However, the midfielder turned down the offer, confident he could secure better terms elsewhere. Negotiations with Manchester United last summer collapsed over similar wage demands; to make matters worse, Rabiot has since encountered the same issue with other clubs; including Milan and several teams in Turkey.
Newcastle and other clubs back off
Despite initial interest, Newcastle have now stepped back from pursuing Rabiot, primarily due to his steep financial expectations.
The Premier League club, known for its strategic financial planning under manager Eddie Howe, is wary of breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules.
As such, they are reluctant to meet the player’s demands; particularly when they are not competing in European club competitions this season, Football Insider claims.
Rabiot, meanwhile, is…
Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-09-14 19:00:10
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Publish date : 2024-09-14 19:06:00
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