Mercato: Veratti, two more years at PSG

Maybe, conditionally, in the end… None. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, we can talk about the extension of Marco Verratti in the future. The 30-year-old Italian international (51 caps, 3 goals) joined his hometown club Pescara after winning the Serie B title in 2012 and has agreed a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain. Currently tied to the capital club until 2024, the Little Owl will therefore soon sign a contract until 2026, according to the Italian journalist, prompting a very quick formalisation. Go ahead, Marquinhos, whose contract only runs until 2024. For Leo Messi (2023) or Kylian Mbappé (2024) we have to wait…

Good news for Verratti, who has been jubilant since the start of the World Cup to learn that Italy have not qualified. Like the other players who did not attend the party in Qatar, he is expected to resume training this Wednesday, three weeks before they host Strasbourg in Paris on December 28 for the resumption of the French Ligue 1 championship. 1 (16th day).

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Essential

Marco Verratti played 398 matches, 11 goals and 61 assists. A top class, expensive player, a true team player with extraordinary technical qualities. A bit bloodthirsty at times, especially when it comes to refereeing… He is nevertheless essential, especially when he stays out of physical trouble and can continue as he has been since the start of the current season. Eight French championship titles, six crowns in the Coupe de France and the same number in the Coupe de la Ligue. Verratti’s record is well secured. The main interested party, the 2021 European champion with Italy, nevertheless dreams of adding a trophy to his collection, one that makes all Parisians dream: the Champions League. This year it will pass through Bavaria on the 8th.