There are no more untouchables at PSG. For several years, the capital club reserved special treatment for certain stars of the team, believing that they were essential and indispensable. But all that is over. No one is untouchable in the capital anymore. Not even Kylian Mbappé (24 years old). The Frenchman, who refuses to extend his lease beyond June 2024, has been excluded from the summer tour in Asia. Neymar will not be retained if an interesting proposal arrives.
Same thing for Marco Verratti. Arrived from Pescara in 2012, the Little Owl went from great hope to locker room manager. Year after year, PSG have moved forward hand in hand with him, regularly extending his contract. But this summer 2023, the door is wide open for the Italian international. His performances such as his lifestyle and his behavior on the field during important matches are singled out. For his part, the pocket midfielder took the criticism of him very badly, especially from the supporters.
Paris set a lower price
For all these reasons, a departure is considered by all parties. Quickly, Atlético de Madrid showed interest. But the Colchoneros were quickly overtaken by Al-Hilal. The Saudi club offered 3 years of contract and an annual salary of 52 million euros to Verratti. In agreement with Al-Hilal, the player, who did not play in a friendly, is waiting for Paris to do the same, after having refused an initial offer of 30 million euros. There Gazzetta dello Sport explained that the Ile-de-France residents are waiting for a check for 80 million euros for their player.
Meanwhile, a new contender has entered the arena. This is Al-Ahli. The club has started discussions with PSG. It will also be necessary to convince Marco Verratti, who has a preference for Al-Hilal according to RMC Sports. The French media also specifies that the champions of France, who therefore play on two tables by discussing with the two clubs, claim between 50 and 60 million euros for their player. This is much less than what they wanted at the start, which is 80 million euros. If Luis Campos is at the helm of this deal, it is Nasser Al-Khelaïfi who will decide according to the various media.
