Marco Verratti has known everything at PSG. A club he joined with the label of great hope after his time at Pescara. Little by little, the pocket midfielder settled in the eleven to become a must. Taulier of the locker room, it has been extended year after year. But in 2022-23, everything changed for the Italian, singled out in the past for his lifestyle, his average performance in important matches or his many cards in the Champions League. Criticisms that were still made last year.
Paris expects a nice sum
But this time, the darling of the Parc des Princes was taken in dislike by some of the supporters, like Neymar or Lionel Messi. Verratti was also let go by his leaders who opened the door after designating him for a very long time as an untransferable player. Luis Enrique and Luis Campos have also confirmed to him that he is not part of their plans this season during a meeting organized after the tour in Asia. But the footballer has known that for quite some time. We quickly learned that his priority was to stay in Europe.
Atlético de Madrid had also tested the waters without going any further. Then, gradually, the transalpine environment opened the door to a slightly more exotic destination: the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli positioned themselves. The first club mentioned offered a salary of 52 million euros per season over three years to Verratti. The latter quickly agreed with Neymar’s club. But PSG expects much more. Some sources speak of 45 million euros. Others, they evoke a price between 50 and 60 million euros.
Verratti has several choices
Paris therefore expects a little more for its environment, which Ney hopes to bring into his team according to the Italian press. Long in the ranks, Al-Ahli, who had also reached an agreement with the Italian, seems out of the race after the arrival of Gabri Veiga. A door has therefore a priori closed for Verratti, who has other clubs on his heels. In Qatar, Al-Arabi is excited to sign the Italian international. Moreover, an agreement has already been reached with Paris according to our information. It was not difficult since the president of Al-Arabi and the cousin of the Emir, owner of PSG. It remains to convince the player.
A player who also likes in Türkiye. FotoMaç recently spoke of strong interest from Galatasaray. Across the Channel, Manchester United are also following their case according to the DailyMirror. The English media expects a proposal by the end of the transfer window. Bayern Munich were also cited by The Team as a possible starting point. But it seems complex. Finally, if Marco Verratti does not find the right fit, he could stay at PSG this season; where his contract ends in June 2026. It would be a “reinforcement” of experience for Luis Enrique, if of course he finds his best level. This is an option that exists for Verratti, who also has 5 exit doors (Al-Hilal, Al-Arabi, Galatasaray, MU and Bayern Munich).
