Despite an extension at Paris Saint-Germain in May 2023 until 2028, Marquinhos has been questioned several times in recent months, and there have been rumors of a departure for the 30-year-old central defender and captain. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported this Monday on a possible move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
PSG ready to part with Marquinhos?
“Marquinhos’ name already figures prominently on the lists of “top players” that the Saudi government and Sports Ministry wish to attract…
Of course, it will be up to the pundits of the Saudi sports project to decide which club “Marqui” should end up at, but approaches to his professional entourage have already taken place in order to open his mind to the possibility of a permanent transfer.
For their part, Paris will not sell off their defender and will demand a transfer fee in the region of forty million euros. As for the main interested party, he has never turned down the idea of a move to the Middle East in exchange for a substantial financial windfall, even if it is true that his love for the French capital, where he is very happy, far exceeds the usual standards of what a player can feel for his club.”
Beware, we remain very cautious as there is nothing concrete yet. The rumours surrounding Marquinhos have been piling up over the weeks, but there has been no confirmation whatsoever. For the time being, we see him continuing to wear the captain’s armband as PSG take on Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
That’s the priority, without a doubt. There’ll be a more precise point once the season’s over, certainly. A departure is not unthinkable for the Brazilian. Except that it’s far from a foregone conclusion. We’re even more wary of possible destinations and prices. Even if Saudi Arabia is a possibility.
