Marco Verratti completes move to Al-Arabi

Published September 13th, 2023 - 08:36 GMT
Italy's midfielder Marco Verratti runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C qualification match between Malta and Italy, at the National stadium in Ta'Qali, Malta, on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Italy's midfielder Marco Verratti runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C qualification match between Malta and Italy, at the National stadium in Ta'Qali, Malta, on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Italian midfielder Marco Verratti has completed a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Qatar's Al-Arabi on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old was frozen out by PSG boss Luis Enrique which meant that he had to leave after spending 11 seasons at the club.

The former Pescara star signed a three-year deal with the Qatari Stars League side.

Al-Arabi will reportedly pay €45 million for the midfielder. 

Verratti thanked PSG via their official website and said: “I’ve been very proud to play for Paris Saint-Germain for over a decade, to rub shoulders with so many great players and to win 30 trophies. 

"Paris, the club and its fans will always hold a very special place in my heart. I’ll forever be a Parisian.”

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