During the current summer transfer window, those close to Adrien Rabiot have attempted to secure a move for him to Real Madrid. However, the Spanish club has not taken any significant steps towards signing the French midfielder. As a result, Rabiot remains a free agent, with no club to his name as of now.
Despite his current status, several clubs have shown interest in acquiring Rabiot. According to the Italian newspaper “Corriere dello Sport,” Al-Nassr, a prominent club in Saudi Arabia, has made a particularly attractive offer. They are reportedly willing to pay him an annual salary of 20 million euros net. This lucrative offer could potentially tempt Rabiot to leave Europe and play in a less competitive league like the Saudi Pro League. However, moving to Saudi Arabia could impact his chances of being selected for the French national team due to the perceived lower level of competition compared to Europe.
Nevertheless, there is a precedent that could influence Rabiot’s decision. The case of N’Golo Kante, another French player who moved to Saudi Arabia, suggests that playing in the Saudi league does not necessarily hinder a player’s international career. Furthermore, Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, is reportedly pushing for the club to complete the signing of Rabiot. However, the club faces a challenge in making this deal happen due to the restrictions on the number of foreign players allowed in the squad. Al-Nassr is reportedly trying to negotiate an exemption to accommodate Rabiot.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is focused on bolstering their squad with younger talent, continuing a renewal process that has been underway for several seasons. The club’s priority is to bring in fresh faces to strengthen the team for the future. Two young talents, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, have attracted significant attention from Real Madrid’s scouting and recruitment team. Of the two, Wirtz appears to be closer to joining the prestigious Spanish club, making him a likely candidate to don the famous white shirt of the Royal Club in the near future.
