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Emre Can, Adrien Rabiot staying put at Juventus over January

By Leo Nieboer | 06 January 2020

Juventus director Fabio Paratici confirms that Emre Can and Adrien Rabiot will both remain at the club over the January transfer window.

Juventus director Fabio Paratici has confirmed that Emre Can and Adrien Rabiot will both remain at the club over the January transfer window.

Can, having enjoyed a promising debut season in Turin, has seen his appearances limited under Maurizio Sarri, prompting reports claiming that he could leave in January.

Moreover, Rabiot, despite joining Juve over the summer, has also been linked with an exit amid a lack of playing time, with Manchester United said to be interested.

Speaking on the subject of January business, Paratici told Sky Sports News: "I can exclude Emre Can leaving, as he will certainly remain with us. On an international level, he is one of the most wanted players, but I think he can be important for our project.

"Rabiot arrived here after not playing for eight months. It's only natural on a physical level he should take time to adapt. He paid the price for that, but he has done well when used.

"We are confident, he is an important player and a guarantee for Juve, not a question mark or a doubt. We have an important squad, with a lot of competition for places, and that's how it should be at this level."

Reports have claimed that Juventus were considering the prospect of using Rabiot in a player-plus-cash deal for Paul Pogba next summer.