Verratti, Qatar go on the attack

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By: Manu Tournoux

In the sights of several Saudi clubs, Marco Verratti is also the subject of Qatari approaches.

Will Marco Verratti find himself at the heart of a geopolitical conflict? Undesirable at PSG where Luis Enrique has gladly done without his services until now, the Italian midfielder is not lacking in courtiers. Middle Eastern mostly. The interested party is not against taking the plunge, he who would have already agreed contractually with two of his Saudi suitors: Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli. But the operation is still far from over.

Only Al-Hilal for the time being has made an offer to the Parisian management, in the order of 30 million euros. A proposal immediately rejected and for the time being classified without follow-up. Al-Ahli, who therefore has the player’s agreement, promises to go on the offensive quickly. Like the Qatari club of Al-Arabi, declared new aspirant of Marco Verratti according to L’Equipe.

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The Doha club, outgoing vice-champion and holder of the Qatar Cup, is starting from afar; less attractive than its Saudi competitors a priori. In terms of means as well as in terms of competitiveness and attractiveness of its league. Still, the child from Pescara, a Parisian for 11 years, is spoiled for choice for his flight. A transfer that is little more in doubt today.

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