Marco Verratti Retained by Luis Enrique, But His Desire for PSG Remains Uncertain

There have been ongoing rumors in recent days about midfielder Marco Verratti (30 years old, 29 appearances in Ligue 1 for the 2022-2023 season) potentially leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Saudi Arabia. However, the Italian is far from being sold.

During this summer transfer window, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have shown keen interest in the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder. According to information from the newspaper L’Equipe, the reigning French champions have not yet received an offer deemed satisfactory for the Italian international. Despite his contract extending until June 2026, the PSG management is not willing to offload the native of Pescara, primarily because PSG’s coach, Luis Enrique, values his profile.

There was some doubt initially, as Verratti saw limited action during the pre-season in Asia, leading to speculations of a potential departure. However, it appears that Verratti’s situation has not changed. Luis Enrique considers him a key player capable of fitting perfectly into his 4-3-3 playing philosophy. However, Luis Enrique would like to see Verratti in optimal form and, most importantly, motivated.