Italy midfielder Marco Verratti claims it’d be “a step back” in his career if he left PSG for Juventus now.
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti claims it’d be “a step back” in his career if he left PSG for Juventus now.
The 21-year-old has never actually played in Serie A, as he was poached by Paris Saint-Germain straight after he helped Pescara earn promotion.
“When I was a child I loved the Bianconeri, but today I am happy in Paris,” he told L’Equipe newspaper.
“After all, PSG have one of the greatest projects in the world. If I were to go to Juventus now, it would without doubt be a step back.
“In Paris I have the possibility to win everything over the next few years.”
The French club paid €12m to sign Verratti from Pescara in July 2012, when he was only 19 years old.