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Since 2012, Marco Verratti has been a vital part of the Paris Saint-Germain squad. And yet, approaching his 31st birthday (November 5), the Italian international, who is coming out of one of his worst seasons in the capital, is still far from having packed his bags despite the advances of the Saudi Arabia. In recent weeks, the Al Hilal team have offered 30 million euros for the midfielder, a proposal refused by the capital club. But the Saudis do not want to stop there, and the promoted Al-Ahly could well inflate this price by adding a capital salary to convince him.
Luis Enrique wants to keep him
And if he is rather open to this possibility, especially given his last season in France, several elements suggest that he will still be there on September 8, the date of the closing of the transfer window in the Gulf, as revealed by the log the team. Luis Enrique, his new coach, holds him in high esteem and he sees him perfectly settling into his 4-3-3, with the Spaniard being a big fan of ‘Little Owl’. In addition, his entourage suggests that one year from the Euro, staying in a major championship and competing in the Champions League remains a priority to keep a starting place in the Blue team, because the competition continues to expand: Barella, Frattesi or Tonali apply directly to occupy the midfield. And by playing in a minor championship, he has a good chance of no longer being aligned to defend the title obtained in 2021.
To sum up
For several weeks announced on the departure, Marco Verratti is still far from having left Paris Saint-Germain despite the pressing interest of Saudi Arabia. Luis Enrique, his trainer, wants to keep him next year.
2023-08-05 20:21:31
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