Chelsea are considering a Bosman move for Adrien Rabiot amidst uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge.
According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea are on the lookout for opportunities to further strengthen their squad ahead of next season. The Blues want to add more quality to their midfield and have their eyes set on Adrien Rabiot, who recently parted ways with Juventus following the expiry of his contract.
Rabiot came up the ranks and made a name for himself at Paris Saint-Germain before joining Juventus as a free agent in 2019. While the initial years in Italy were not that easy for the French midfielder, he grew in stature with every passing season and managed to establish himself as a mainstay at both club and country.
Last summer, Adrien Rabiot was on the verge of leaving Juventus as a free agent, but he ended up extending his stay for another season. This time around, the contract has run out, and the 2022 World Cup finalist has been a free agent for almost a month.
There is a lot of interest in his services from across Europe, and Chelsea are one of the clubs plotting a Bosman move for the 29-year-old. Their new manager, Enzo Maresca feels Rabiot could be an exceptional signing for them. He is capable enough of adding balance and experience to a team that is home to some of the best young players in the world.
Adrien Rabiot to replace Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea?
Adrien Rabiot’s arrival will significantly strengthen the Italian manager’s team. In addition, with the player available for free, it does not seem to be that difficult a task financially. Rabiot’s potential arrival at Stamford Bridge is linked with rumours about Enzo Fernandez’s potential departure.
While the Blues forked out a fortune to sign the Argentine midfielder, Fernandez has been at the centre of quite a few off-filed controversies that could lead to his departure. The controversies have resulted in unrest within the club as well as among the fans. As a result, the Chelsea board are considering alternatives to cover for a situation where they are forced to sell him.
It will be interesting to see how things develop once he returns to Stamford Bridge. While Chelsea will hope that they can keep hold of the 23-year-old, they seem to be well prepared with a move for Adrien Rabiot in case of a potential exit.
