Marco Verratti Archives - The Cult of Calcio

New PSG Coach Luis Enrique Drove Verratti Out of Town

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Marco Verratti left PSG to join Al-Arabi last September after a long transfer saga where he was linked to multiple sides, and his move needed some time to fully come together. The Qatari club spent €45M in the end, and he inked a two-year contract.

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Verratti Refused Italy Call-Up to Complete Transfer

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager. The midfielder decided not to be involved in the first seasonal international break for a couple of reasons. The midfielder is in poor physical condition following a challenging summer.

Verratti Agrees Saudi Move Amid Man United and Bayern Interest

August 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Al Ahli have reportedly entered the picture to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti. The Italian midfield ace, who is free to leave the French capital this summer, was linked with potential moves to Al-Hilal or Roma last month.

Al-Hilal Set to Sign Verratti, Plot to Pursue Osimhen

July 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal could not lure Kylian Mbappé, but they will likely add Marco Verratti and pursue Victor Osimhen next. The Italian ace is on the verge of accepting their offer. PSG are set to cash in at least €30M from the sale. If there are no hitches, he’ll ink a three-year contract.

Italians outside of Serie A Winners and Losers Premier League

Roma at Risk of Missing Out on Marco Verratti Deal

June 18, 2023 Marko Vrakela Paris Saint Germain, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Saudi Pro League titans Al-Hilal are ready to hijack Marco Verratti's rumored move to Roma after piecing together a substantial offer to lure him away from Paris Saint-Germain. Italian journalist Rudy Galetti claims the Saudis are stepping up their pursuit of the 30-year-old, who could be counting his final days at the Parc des Princes.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals

June 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.

Inter defender Milan Skriniar will sign for Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, albeit with a modified one-of-a-kind contract.

Skriniar Tipped to Sign Unique Appearance-Based PSG Contract

March 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter defender Milan Skriniar will sign for Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, albeit with a modified one-of-a-kind contract that is now being implemented at the French outfit. Marco Verratti recently agreed to an incentive-laden deal, and the Slovak should soon follow suit.

FIGC is closing in on the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, and more details have emerged about the abrupt separation with Roberto Mancini.

Mancini Explains Italy Squad for Nations League Games

September 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Nations League, PSG, Roma, Serie A

Italy will try to mount a comeback, or least avoid relegation, in the next two Nations League matches against England and Hungary. They are in third place, two points behind the Magyars and one behind Germany. Instead, the Three Lions have picked up just two draws so far.

Chelsea See Initial Bid for ‘Next Marco Verratti’ Rejected by Inter

July 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter’s negotiations with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku ended up bringing a certain class-of-2003 Nerazzurri prodigy - Cesare Casadei - into the crosshairs of the Blues.

Italy-Switzerland to Be Granted Exception, Mancini Loses Starter

October 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, PSG, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The Azzurri will be able to count on a packed Stadio Olimpico for the deciding World Cup qualifier against Switzerland. The match will receive an exception and have 100 percent capacity rather than 75 like Serie A games. On the other hand, Marco Verratti just picked up a significant injury.

Verratti Committs to Spending the Rest of His Playing Career at PSG

October 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marco Verratti has ruled out leaving PSG for another top European team. The midfielder is currently under contract until 2024. After hanging his cleats, he will head back to his hometown Pescara, where he first blossomed. "I have fallen in love with this club and found everything I was looking for here."

Luis Enrique Praises Azzurri, Names Teenage Sensation Gavi’s Italian Idol

October 7, 2021 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Italian Football, Italy, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Spain

Luis Enrique’s Spain avenged their EURO 2020 semi-final defeat against the Azzurri by beating them 2-1 in the same stage of the UEFA Nations League on Wednesday evening.

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