Marco Verratti, the 32-year-old midfielder who played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2012 to 2023, making 416 appearances and accumulating a long list of trophies, spoke to the Qatar League media after his transfer from Al-Arabi to Al-Duhail. This provided an opportunity to reflect on his departure from Paris, with considerable emotion.
Verratti: “It was the right time to say goodbye in a positive way.”
“Paris is my second home. I spent eleven years there and experienced unforgettable moments. I met many people there who remain close friends. I matured as a person, and it changed my life, both as a footballer and as a human being.”
The farewell in 2023?
“It marked the end of a beautiful story. But I think it was the right time to say goodbye in a positive way. I received so much love from the French fans, and I tried to repay it on the pitch,” he said, as reported by L’Equipe.
We always appreciate a strong bond between PSG and a player, even if not all fans agree on Verratti. Some remember injuries and missed opportunities. However, we can also remember magical moments, with his exceptional technical skills. In any case, he loves the club and the city of Paris.
Even though it was time to move on, with a new project and some fans who had turned against him, there is still a slight regret that his qualities won’t be part of this renewed and stronger team than in his last seasons at PSG.
