Adrien Rabiot has signed a one-year extension clause with Juventus, again deciding against a move to Manchester United.
The 28-year-old Frenchman was one of the better players for the Bianconeri in their disappointing season, netting 11 goals and providing six assists across 48 appearances. He had the chance to leave for the Northwest of England a year ago but chose to stay in Turin for the final 12 months of his contract.
In the closing stages of the season, it became clear that Rabiot was torn between leaving Juventus on a free transfer or penning a one-year contract extension. Manchester United again emerged, keen to finally get their hands on the Frenchman.
La Gazzetta dello Sport details how Rabiot made it clear to Manchester United that he wouldn’t accept any discounts, wanting a three-year contract worth €10m net per season plus a hefty signing bonus, possibly worth up to €10m.
The Red Devils had no intention of meeting these requests, snuffing out their interest. The reason why Rabiot refused to lower his requests was because of his happiness in Turin.
Juventus’ offer was a one-year contract with a starting salary of €7m with a further €1m in easily attainable add-ons, giving him the chance to continue playing in a comfortable environment under a coach he works with well.
Rabiot is happy to continue in Turin for another year, where he could either earn a new long-term deal with Juventus or simply leave for another club next summer.