- It is believed that Barcelona, are ready to let Paris Saint Germain star Marco Verratti join rivals Real Madrid
- Verratti was a top transfer target of Barca last summer
- The Italian is now reportedly angling for an exit following PSG’s underwhelming Champions League showing
Spanish giant, Barcelona, are ready to let Paris Saint Germain star Marco Verratti join rivals Real Madrid.
The highly rated Italian playmaker is regarded as one of Europe’s most talented midfielders.
Barcelona ready to let Marco Verratti join Real Madrid
Little wonder Barcelona made his a top transfer target last summer but he snubbed their advances to stay in Paris.
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Verratti is now reportedly angling for an exit following PSG’s underwhelming Champions League showing.
Spanish media outlet Diario Gol, claim Barca are not willing to offer him an escape route.
It is suggested they are happy to let him join arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Real are desperate to source a long-term replacement for veteran ace Luka Modric who might leave for Manchester United in their bid to tempt De Gea.
And Diario Gol believe that Verratti has been earmarked by Zinedine Zidane as a suitable upgrade.
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NAIJ.com previously reported that PSG star Marco Verratti has insisted that he will be staying put at the Paris club amidst growing speculation linking him to Spanish giants Barcelona.
The Italian was widely linked to the Catalan side last summer, a move that did not see the light of the day, despite Neymar heading the opposite direction.
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Source: Naija.ng