Former Juventus player Federico Bernardeschi is not surprised by Adrien Rabiot’s form and insists he knew the Frenchman was capable of what he is doing at Juventus now.
Rabiot is arguably having his best season as a Juventus player and arrives at the end of his contract with him.
He has been one of the most criticized players at the club since moving to Turin and only began to prove himself on the pitch for them this term.
As he also plays an important role for France in the World Cup, many clubs are interested in adding him to their squad.
Juve are hoping he will reject others and stay with them, but Bernardeschi said they should have offered him a new contract months ago.
He said via Calciomercato:
“Rabiot does not surprise me. Seeing him in training, I had no doubts about his qualities. I’m very happy for Adri because I know what it’s like to be criticized unfairly. Juventus should have renewed his contract months ago: where do you find him 90 meters with his progression? Fagioli looked at him when he came to the first team and I understood what he was worth: he has a great vision of the game, I would like to see him as a playmaker ”.
Juve FC says
Rabiot has developed into one of the best midfielders in the world, and we should have offered him a new contract immediately after his talks with Manchester United broke down.
Agreeing to sell him to the Premier League club was a clear sign that we were willing to sacrifice him, which could result in him not extending his contract.
