Man Utd "on excellent terms" with Rabiot as mum responds to transfer claim

04 November 2023 , 13:30

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Adrien Rabiot's mum Veronique plays a huge role in his career (Image: Getty Images)

Adrien Rabiot's mum has confirmed the player is on "excellent terms" with Manchester United - reigniting transfer rumours.

United tried to sign Rabiot, 28, from Juventus during the summer of 2022 after the two European giants agreed a transfer fee. Yet the France international rejected a move to Old Trafford, forcing Erik ten Hag to swoop for Casemiro in a £70million deal instead.

Despite the snub, Rabiot continues to be linked with the Red Devils. The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has just under eight months remaining on his contract with Juventus and it's unclear whether he will sign a new deal with the Serie A outfit.

Rabiot's most recent contract extension, a 12-month deal, was signed in June - just days before he was due to become a free agent. It was claimed at the time that United also offered him a contract but the deal collapsed over an eight-figure agent fee.

Rabiot's mum Veronique also acts as his agent. Rumours suggested Veronique wanted a €10m (£8.7m) commission from United to approve the deal. She's now denied those reports in an interview with Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, describing them as "false".

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Veronique added: "United wanted to meet me to illustrate their interest in Adrien, but we never talked about money in detail because he quickly decided to stay in Turin. There were never any real negotiations, and we are on excellent terms with Manchester United."

Rabiot's chance to join United may have passed. The Frenchman, who's won 40 senior caps for his country, will be 29 next summer and has already played more than 400 club games. United's recruitment team may want to sign a younger midfielder.

Rabiot could become a free agent this summer (Getty Images)

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But if they want an experienced head, Rabiot could be their man. He's won more than 20 trophies during his career - including five Ligue 1 titles, the Serie A title and the Nations League. He also helped his country reach last year's World Cup final in Qatar.

United fans will be eager to see whether Rabiot signs a new contract with Juventus. On her son's future, Veronique added: "It’s too early to talk about the future. At the right time we will weigh up everything, and in the end Adrien always decides."

Veronique was also asked about her reputation as a tough negotiator. She said: "I am, but negotiating comes naturally to me and I like it. Maybe those who dealt with me at the beginning didn’t expect me to be tough. I don’t fit the mould. I’m a direct person, when I say one thing it’s that and I can end everything if I don’t feel the same clarity ahead.

"Generally, however, it is easier to negotiate for a talented player like Adrien. The one who has to find a club with average players is more deserving. But it is a job that fascinates me and has allowed to experience great emotions in the stadiums."

Tom Blow