Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti reveals why he rejected Real Madrid’s offer and tips Bayern Munich for the Champions League.
The midfielder spoke to Rai Sport last night, the same programme where his agent declared French media were pushing Verratti away.
Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti reveals why he rejected Real Madrid’s offer and tips Bayern Munich for the Champions League.
The midfielder spoke to Rai Sport last night, the same programme where his agent declared French media were pushing Verratti away.
“It’s not that I technically turned Real Madrid down, it’s that when I am happy in a team, I don’t even want to begin negotiations with another club,” said the Italy international.
“I learned of Real Madrid interest and that was pleasing, because it doesn’t happen every day that Real Madrid ask after you, but when I’m happy at a side, I don’t want to change. I want to win something with this shirt.”
Verratti was asked for his predictions on the top five European leagues this season.
“Manchester City for the Premier League. They’re not going through the best moment, but I think they are the strongest team.
“I hope PSG win Ligue 1, although it won’t be easy and we must give more. In Serie A, Juventus are in a different league. The same goes for the Bundesliga and Bayern Munich.
“In Spain I go for Real Madrid.”
Who does Verratti tip for the Champions League this term?
“Last time I spoke to Carlo Ancelotti, he told me that he’s convinced he’ll win the Champions League, so I’ll back him and say Bayern Munich.”