Medhi Benatia has told his former Juventus co-star Blaise Matuidi that the midfielder is an “essential” part of the team.
Matuidi, 33, joined the Italian giants from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and has played an important role in winning two Serie A titles and a Coppa Italia.
The France international was linked with a move away from the Turin giants last summer, but he has gone on to make 31 appearances this season and signed a new contract last month which ties him to the club until 2021.