Milan’s resolve to keep Rabiot clashes with Napoli’s stalled pursuit

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has made it clear he wants to remain at AC Milan, while Napoli’s reported interest in the player has stalled. The contrasting positions set up a dilemma for the Serie A side as it plans its midfield for next season. Milan have been dealing with uncertainty surrounding Rabiot’s future, but an exit from the San Siro appears unlikely. The club’s management stresses his importance ahead of the 2024‑25 campaign. La dello Sport reported in detail that Napoli have indeed explored a move for the midfielder. The Italian daily confirmed the interest but noted no concrete progress. Milan and chairman Gerry Cardinale are unwilling to sell Rabiot and risk strengthening a possible rival. They believe he will remain a crucial player for the Rossoneri.

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Coach Ruben Amorim is expected to rely on Rabiot’s abilities next season. The midfielder is slated to have a significant role under Amorim’s system. Rabiot shares the same stance and is not keen on leaving the San Siro. Yesterday his mother Veronique met him for lunch in Boston, where the French family dined at a French restaurant while Didier Deschamps’s men enjoyed a half‑day off. The player said he will not make any decision until he returns from the United States. He also holds a contract that runs until 2028 and has no intention of breaking away from the club. The contrast between Milan’s determination to keep Rabiot and Napoli’s stalled pursuit highlights the midfielder’s pivotal status in Serie A. The report comes from Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN.