Paris Saint-Germain supporters greeted Marco Verratti one last time, transferred to Qatar at the start of the week.
Luis Enrique’s speech was unexpected this Thursday, on the eve of this PSG-Nice curtain-raiser for the 5th day of Ligue 1. “Marco will be there, before the match, we will pay tribute to him. It will be a great tribute to a player who has been important in the last ten years. I’m sure it will be special for him and his family. » The words are sober, weighed. If the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain has not given the little Italian a gift, his public comments towards the player have always been positive. Like for Neymar.
Before the kick-off of this match against OGC Nice, Marco Verratti was able to greet the public at the Parc des Princes one last time. A strong moment, with diffuse feelings, where the power of a romance of more than a decade intertwined with the incomprehension of a brutal break with some of the supporters, a few months ago.
Verratti, the farewell of a PSG legend
“ Marco will remain forever linked to Paris Saint-Germain, declared Nasser Al-Khelaïfi in the club press release. He played a major role in our great history. I will never forget his arrival in 2012 at the age of 19. Since then, he has always been there for the Club, giving his whole heart on the pitch and achieving so many great things with us. I would like to sincerely thank Marco and his family on behalf of everyone connected to Paris Saint-Germain. He will always be part of the Club. We wish him the best in this new adventure. “.
Marco Verratti has drawn a line under the biggest chapter of his footballing life. Arriving at the age of 19 in the capital from Pescara, the little Italian midfielder was sent to Qatar, to Al-Arabi, against his will, less than a year after having extended his contract until 2026. Very affected However, due to the situation, Verratti could not leave without turning around, unlike Messi or Neymar. Because it was part of the furniture. And that his name will remain engraved in the pantheon of legends of this club.
