The midfielder, who has been in France since 2012, has a lifelong bond with Paris: the announcement came in the pre-match match against Strasbourg. “I am proud to extend my contract – said Verratti – I arrived in Paris more than 10 years ago and today I consider it my second home”
Marco Verratti joins Paris Saint Germain for life. The Italian midfielder has renewed with the Parisian club until 2026, extending the previous contract expiry by two years. Verratti, therefore, will wear the PSG shirt up to the age of 34. An announcement arrived at the Parc des Princes, before the kick-off of the match against Strasbourg. “PSG and its president Nasser al-Khelaifi are happy to announce a Christmas gift, the extension until 2026 from Marco Verratti,” the speaker told the fans present at the stadium.
Verratti: “Proud of this renewal”
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“I am proud to extend my contract with Paris Saint-Germain,” Verratti said. I arrived in Paris more than 10 years ago, a city that I consider my second home. I have always received a lot of support from the club and the fans since I started and I am very grateful for it, for me it was obvious that my story would continue to be written here, I hope to win many more trophies in the red and blue shirt.”
Al-Khelaifi: “Marco has been central to our history”
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The PSG president is also satisfied with Verratti’s extension, Nasser Al-Khelaifi: “We are so happy to see Marco Verratti continue his incredible career at Paris Saint-Germain. Marco has been a central figure in shaping the history and success of Paris Saint-Germain over the past 10 years, being one of the best players in his generation. Marco’s renewal testifies to the continued growth and great ambitions of our club and it is fantastic news for Paris Saint-Germain and for our fans.”
Verratti’s numbers
Arrived in Paris in 2012 from Pescara for 12 million euros, Verratti collected 399 appearances with the Paris Saint Germain shirt, second all-time in the club’s history behind Jean-Marc Pilorget (435 games played). A record that Verratti will be able to beat in the coming years. The blue midfielder won 29 trophies with Paris and is the most successful footballer in the club’s history.
