Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly keen on a reunion with Adrien Rabiot.
Massimiliano Allegri is already shaping Napoli’s plans for the upcoming season, and reports from Italy suggest that one of his priority targets could be Adrien Rabiot.
The experienced French midfielder is said to be a player the Napoli boss would love to reunite with after working successfully with him in the past.
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Napoli could face significant changes in midfield during the summer transfer window, particularly with uncertainty surrounding the future of Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. The Cameroon international has attracted interest from several clubs, and his departure would leave a major gap in the Partenopei squad.
Should Anguissa move on, Napoli are expected to enter the market in search of a high-quality replacement capable of fitting into Allegri’s tactical plans.
According to recent reports, the former Juventus and AC Milan coach intends to implement a 4-3-3 system at the Stadio Maradona next season.
Rabiot has emerged as a leading candidate because of his strong relationship with Allegri and his proven ability to thrive under the Italian manager. The pair enjoyed a successful partnership during their time together, with Allegri regularly relying on the French international in key matches.
The Napoli coach reportedly believes Rabiot possesses the ideal combination of physicality, tactical intelligence, and experience to strengthen the club’s midfield. His ability to contribute both defensively and offensively makes him an attractive option for a team aiming to compete on multiple fronts.
One of the ideas being discussed is a midfield trio featuring Rabiot alongside Scott McTominay. Both players are capable of operating as dynamic box-to-box midfielders, offering energy, work rate, and goal-scoring threat from central areas.
In that setup, a deeper-lying playmaker such as Stanislav Lobotka could provide balance behind them, allowing Rabiot and McTominay the freedom to drive forward and influence matches in the final third. Such a combination could give Napoli one of the most powerful midfield units in Serie A.
Any deal would not be straightforward, however. Rabiot remains under contract with Milan until 2028 and reportedly earns around €5.5 million per season.
Nevertheless, if Napoli decide to pursue the Frenchman and Allegri pushes for a reunion, his name could become one of the most closely watched stories of the summer transfer window.
