Rabiot’s Turin Return: Milan’s Bold Midfield Reboot Faces Juventus in a Serie A Saga
4 octobre 2025
Rabiot’s Turin Return and Milan’s Midfield Revolution
Sixteen months after leaving Juventus, Adrien Rabiot faces his old club in one of Serie A’s most anticipated fixtures as Milan travel to Turin.
The French international, who wore Juventus colors from 2019 to 2024, is back in the stadium—but this time donning the Rossoneri as he seeks to reclaim his status under coach Massimiliano Allegri.
A Door Reopened by Allegri
Rabiot’s return to Serie A began with a dramatic nudge from Allegri, who persisted in persuading Milan’s hierarchy to take a chance on the midfielder.
After swift talks, the deal was sealed for around seven million euros over three years, just before the summer window closed.
Milán’s Midfield Makeover
Since his arrival, Milan have clicked into gear. In four league appearances, Rabiot has started every game, and Milan have racked up four consecutive wins while conceding only once. The most striking feature has been the budding chemistry with Luka Modrić, the veteran Croatian charging Milan with new tempo and intent.
Iconic coach Fabio Capello praised the shift, noting Milan’s revived spirit and leadership of Modrić and Rabiot as the engines driving this surge.
Dynamics with Modrić and a Growing Team Identity
Rabiot spoke of his partnership with Modrić on a streaming platform, praising the 40-year-old’s love for the game and his tireless work rate. The duo’s synergy has translated into impressive results and has helped American winger Christian Pulisic contribute with goals as Milan atop the table alongside Napoli and Roma.
Rabiot, wearing the No. 12 shirt, said adapting had been quick thanks to a familiar environment and Allegri’s staff, pledging to be a role model and a catalyst for the team’s aims.
He also reflected on his Turin years: five seasons with Juventus, 157 Serie A appearances and 18 goals, a period marked more by administrative challenges than footballing failings, culminating in a move to Marseille and, now, a leap back to the top with Milan.
Symbolism of a Return
The upcoming Juventus match is charged with symbolism: a star-crossed reunion, a test of Milan’s new identity, and a personal milestone for a player who has navigated a career through highs, lows, and several homes.
Rabiot expressed enthusiasm for the occasion, predicting a great and difficult game and hoping for a Milan victory.
The fixture is a blend of past and present, loyalty and ambition, and a stage where a moment could redefine a career under Allegri’s watch and Milan’s evolving project.
As Juventus host a former son, Rabiot enters the arena wearing Milan’s crest, a symbol of a club hungry for glory and a player eager to leave a lasting imprint on a championship chase.
