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According to Italian outlet Tuttojuve, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool have shown “significant interest” in signing former Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot this summer.
The 29-year-old is a free agent after concluding a five-year tenure with Juventus, where he made 157 appearances in all competitions for the Bianconeri. His experience is highly coveted, and several Premier League clubs are competing for his signature.
Per TuttoJuve, both Chelsea and Arsenal have shown strong interest in signing Rabiot, who would face a new challenge in the Premier League’s intensity and competitiveness.
For Liverpool, their dynamic system under new head coach Arne Slot might offer the 29-year-old the right environment to showcase his skills in both the defensive and attacking thirds of the field. The Merseyside club might have an advantage in signing Rabiot after pulling out of the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, leaving only Juventus in the running, according to the report.
Conversely, TuttoJuve reports that Chelsea aims to bring the French international into their squad, believing his experience would perfectly complement their young players.
The competition for Rabiot is heating up.
However, the Premier League giants face tough competition from La Liga champions Real Madrid, who have shown interest in Rabiot as they seek to bolster their midfield with his experience.
Rabiot is valued at £30 million by Transfermarkt, but with his Juventus contract expired, Chelsea and Liverpool could potentially sign him on a free transfer this summer.
The midfield star has had an impressive career, winning titles with Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Juventus, where he had a successful spell full of trophies.
His exceptional skills are also evident on the international stage, where he has been a regular for the French national team in major tournaments.
His experience, enthusiasm, and versatility make him a highly sought-after player across Europe, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Madrid all reportedly interested in signing him.
Although his wage demands might be high, his contributions to any team he joins could prove to be an excellent bargain by the end of his contract.