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Juventus Transfers: Adrien Rabiot ‘happy in Turin’ amid Newcastle links

By James Cormack

France's midfielder Adrien Rabiot celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification football match between France and Kazakhstan at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
France's midfielder Adrien Rabiot celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification football match between France and Kazakhstan at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has distanced himself from any potential move to Newcastle United by saying he’s “happy in Turin”.

The Frenchman has come under heavy scrutiny this season following two forgettable campaigns after his 2019 free-agent arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. Rabiot has been a regular for the returning Massimiliano Allegri this term but his perpetual ineffectiveness has failed to justify the faith the manager’s shown in him.

Thus, with Allegri seemingly losing patience with the luxury midfielder, reports had emerged of Rabiot leaving the club in the upcoming January transfer window.

Links to Newcastle United

A new era is underway at Newcastle United. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL/AFP via Getty Images)
A new era is underway at Newcastle United. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Following their Saudi-backed takeover and the incomprehensible riches that come along with it, Newcastle are set to spend big in the winter in a bid to ensure of their Premier League survival. The Magpies currently sit 19th in the table with former AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe succeeding Steve Bruce at the helm.

They’ve been linked with several players across Europe, with one of them being Juventus’ Rabiot. Calciomercato.com speculated that Newcastle were looking at the Frenchman as a potential January addition with the Bianconeri willing to let him depart for €15m.

Rabiot plays down a move away from Juventus this January

Ahead of France’s 8-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier, in which Rabiot scored, the midfielder asserted that he was keen to stay at Juventus.

Speaking to Telefoot (via Football Italia), Rabiot said: “I’m happy in Turin.” He then added that he sees himself playing for Juventus beyond the 2022 January transfer window: “If I still see myself at Juve? Of course, yes.”

Despite Rabiot’s supposed satisfaction, this is a decision that’s out of his hands. If Allegri deems the Frenchman surplus to requirements, he must be moved on for a fee in January. The Bianconeri are in need of further midfield rejuvenation and clearing out the deadwood, which includes Rabiot, is a brilliant way to start.

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