Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing 28-year-old French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot this summer.
According to a report from Spanish publication Fichajes, Barcelona are hoping to sign Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer when his contract with Juventus expires in the coming weeks. Xavi Hernandez has recommended signing the 28-year-old to the club.
Rabiot has not signed an extension with the Italian club, and he has been linked with a number of other European clubs this summer. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can convince him to move to Spain.
It is no secret that Barcelona need to bring in more quality and depth in the middle of the park and Rabiot could prove to be a quality acquisition. The Frenchman has shown his quality with Juventus and France this season.
He helped Les Bleus reach the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and he has been quite effective for Juventus as well. Rabiot will add physicality, control, composure, technical ability and goals to the Barcelona midfield.
The opportunity to sign a player like him on a free transfer cannot be turned down, especially for a club in Barcelona’s position. The Blaugrana are going through financial problems, and they cannot afford to spend big money on signings. They must look to pick up bargains in the transfer market and Rabiot would be a quality acquisition on a free transfer.
Having said that, the 28-year-old could command massive wages. The French international is at the peak of his powers and he will be determined to make an immediate impact in the Spanish league if the transfer goes through.
The player has been linked with a move to the Premier League as well. So it will be interesting to see if Barcelona can win the race for his signature. Barcelona managed to win La Liga this season, but they had a disappointing European campaign.
The Blaugrana will be hoping to do well in the Champions League next year, and they need a better squad for that. Signing players like Rabiot will certainly leave them in a good position to challenge for the Champions League next year.
