Not retained by Paris Saint-Germain, Marco Verratti sees a track appear in Spain. According to the local press, the environment appeals to Atlético Madrid. The Liga resident would study his financial capacity to welcome the Italian this summer.
Extended until 2026 last December, Marco Verratti has since lost favor with its leaders. The midfielder of Paris Saint-Germain went from executive status to that of undesirable in the space of a few months. It must be said that his performances disappointed again in the second half of the season. The Italian, still not spared from injuries, and criticized for his poor lifestyle, notably distinguished himself with a gross error in the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich (2-0).
Atlético smells a good deal
Like Neymar, Marco Verratti thus finds himself among the Parisians not selected this summer. A situation that attracts the attention of Atlético Madrid. According to daily Marca, the team coached by Diego Simeone are currently looking for a midfielder. Normally, the Italy international would represent a totally out of reach target for the Colchoneros. But the evolution of his status at Paris Saint-Germain changes the situation. The reasoning also applies to the other announced target of Atlético Madrid, namely Franck Kessié.
🗣 @DanielRiolo : “If Luis Enrique comes to be the nanny, straighten Neymar and give Verratti a taste for life, it is better to take Marie-Pierre the social worker” pic.twitter.com/AJtZQqnfsF
— After Foot RMC (@AfterRMC) June 20, 2023
FC Barcelona coach Xavi appreciates the profile of his environment. But the Catalan club must sell and therefore sacrifice some players among those who are not considered essential. The Ivorian international is part of this category, he whose profile seems to correspond more to the philosophy of coach Diego Simeone, compared to a Marco Verratti known for his physical limits. This does not seem to cool the recent third in La Liga who is studying the financial feasibility of these operations. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the people of Madrid asking for a simple loan.
