Paris Saint-Germain captain and defender Marquinhos, 32, has no immediate plans to leave the capital. According to L’Équipe, the Brazilian has turned down several approaches from Saudi Arabia and remains fully committed to Luis Enrique’s project, despite the club’s intention to maintain competition for his position through the end of his contract in June 2028.
“Saudi Arabia no longer seems to be an option”
“Saudi Arabia has indeed come knocking several times in recent seasons. His camp listened to the proposals, but Marquinhos ultimately declined to leave each time. Joining the Saudi league no longer appears to be an option for the Brazilian international; should he move to a Gulf state, he is more drawn to Qatar. That move would only happen once his time in Paris is over—at least a year from now, given that his contract runs until June 2028.”
Marquinhos’s repeated refusals effectively close the door on the Saudi option. In the short term, the PSG captain is not looking for an exit and intends to continue his journey with the club. Qatar represents a potential post-Paris destination rather than an immediate plan. While his contract—running until 2028—leaves various scenarios open, one thing is now clear: future approaches from Saudi Arabia should no longer automatically turn into a transfer saga.
“Paris does not want him to rest on his laurels”
“The PSG management and Luis Enrique have always been clear with the Brazilian. There is no intention of pushing him out, but Paris does not want him to rest on his laurels; they have always made it known that they intend to foster competition for his spot—something the former Roma player has always accepted, despite his status as captain.”
PSG aims neither to sideline its captain nor to guarantee his place in the starting lineup. This stance aligns with Luis Enrique’s management style: status and past achievements must never take precedence over current performance. Marquinhos therefore remains a key player in the project, though not a starter guaranteed immunity from competition. His acceptance of this reality bolsters his standing in the dressing room and dispels any notion of a rift with the Paris management.
