Former Italy midfielder Marco Verratti emerged at Pescara and developed into a world-class midfielder at Paris Saint-Germain. He also made 55 appearances for the country’s full national team, and in total, he had 11 goals and 61 assists in 416 games for the French capital, an impressive figure.
The 31-year-old midfielder may be dreaming of playing in Europe again, with just one year remaining on his contract, but he has already made his move to Al Arabi Doha (Qatar) in September 2023.
According to HITC’s Graeme Bailey, the former Italy midfielder has made an appeal to some of the Premier League’s top clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Liverpool lost out to Real Sociedad in the race for Spanish midfielder Martin Svimendi, a move coveted by new manager Arne Slot. They are looking for a technical midfielder at the bottom of midfield, but with no other suitable candidates, it is unlikely that they will continue to pursue players in the ‘No.6’ position.
The Manchesterers also have competent midfielders in the main team and on the bench, and Arsenal have a plentiful back-up squad. It is unlikely that any of the Premier League’s top clubs, including Liverpool, would turn the spotlight on a former PSG midfielder whose career is nearing its end.
The chances of landing in England are almost nil, and if he were to return to Europe, his home country of Italy would be the main destination. Will Verratti leave Qatar in this summer’s transfer window?