In a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, France international Adrien Rabiot discussed his connection with Massimiliano Allegri, under whom he played for three of his five seasons at Juventus. Rabiot revealed that he maintains frequent contact with his former coach.
Rabiot shared an anecdote highlighting their close bond, saying, “I actually speak to Allegri often. Giovanni Rossi, Roberto De Zerbi’s advisor, also works with him, and when he calls him, he tells me: ‘Come and I’ll put you through to your dad.’”
Rabiot expressed his deep respect for Allegri beyond football. “I can talk to Allegri about everything and not just football,” he stated. “I really appreciate him as a person. He has a winning mentality. And it’s clear, if he calls me, I’ll always be available to talk to him.”
Last summer, the midfielder departed Juventus upon the expiration of his contract. Following a period seeking a new club, he made a somewhat unexpected move to join Marseille. In his debut season back in France, Rabiot played a key role in helping Les Phocéens secure a second-place finish in Ligue 1, thereby qualifying for the Champions League.
Despite his close ties with Allegri, Rabiot`s comments suggest he is not planning an immediate return to Italy or a reunion. As he explained to La Gazzetta dello Sport, “Joining Marseille without the Champions League was not a given. Now that we have qualified, it would be important to be able to play it in that stadium and in that environment.”
