The agent and mother of Adrien Rabiot says a return to Juventus was never considered.
Rabiot remains a free agent after coming off contract in June. The midfielder has since been linked with Liverpool and Newcastle United.
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Juve coach Thiago Motta ruled out a return for Rabiot on Friday.
But his mother and agent Veronique told L'Equipe: "There was no reason to close the door, because returning to Juventus was never an option that we considered.
"When we make decisions, we take responsibility for them."