Saudi Pro-League club, Al-Hilal are close to agreeing a sensational deal with Paris Saint-Germain for a star player, according to Fabrizio Romano. PSG have already parted ways with Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos this season and another departure seems imminent now. A lot of European stars have moved to Saudi Arabia this summer and the Parisian could be next in line for a big move away from Europe.
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Details of the Offer
In a stunning development, PSG star Marco Verratti is on the verge of making a move to a Saudi Arabian club. Romano reported on his social media that the midfielder is close to joining Al-Hilal and the deal has reached an ‘advanced stage’. The deal will move forward and into the final stages once the documents are prepared and checked.
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As per reports, the Saudi club have offered the skilful midfielder an enticing three-year contract, reflecting their desire to bring him on board for a long-term future. The proposed three-year deal further asserts Al Hilal’s commitment to investing in top-tier talent and is a sign of their ambition to dominate the Saudi Pro League and make a mark on the international stage.
The journalist wrote on his social media “Marco Verratti to Al Hilal, deal at advanced stages! Saudi club now closing in on agreement with PSG for the Italian midfielder. Three year contract offered to Verratti, documents to be prepared/checked soon. Here we go soon — if all goes to plan.”
PSG’s Stance
Paris Saint-Germain want more than €30m fee as condition to give the final green light and let Marco Verratti leave to Saudi. 🔵🔴 #PSG
Negotiations are ongoing. 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/DEw3njgvr8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2023
According to an update given by Romano, Ligue 1 champions are not willing to let their midfield maestro go for cheap. The Parisian outfit have set a condition that they want a transfer fee in excess of £25 million. The club will only give the ‘final green light’ to the move if the offer meets the condition. The Italian journalist said that the negotiations are ongoing between the clubs.
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The veteran midfielder has been an integral part of the team ever since his arrival from Pescara in 2012. He cemented himself as a regular starter in the midfield orchestrator role for the club as well as the Italy international side. The 30-year-old has made 416 appearances for Les Parisiens, scoring 11 goals and providing 61 assists from deep midfield position.
Over his 11-year stint at the club the 5’5″ midfielder won the Ligue 1 an astonishing nine times, playing a leading role in each of the campaigns. Hence, it’s no surprise they have set their demands pertaining to the transfer fees for his departure.
Latest in the Line of European Superstars Moving to Saudi
The Saudi Pro League has been snatching players away from top European clubs this summer. Household names like Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves, N’Golo Kante and many more have made the switch to the Gulf country this summer. Verratti will most likely be next in line. This could be the biggest coup yet for the Saudis this offseason.
The Ligue 1 star is regarded as one of the best in Europe in his position and at 30 years of age, is in his prime for a midfielder. If the move goes through, the Italian will undoubtedly enhance the quality of the league further. He could propel Al-Hilal to new heights helping them better their last season’s third-place finish in the upcoming 2023/24 season.
Liverpool Interest
This move comes as a slight blow to The Reds to have been renovating their midfield this summer. According to one source, they even agreed personal terms with the midfielder. The English side have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer while veterans like James Milner and Jordan Henderson have been shown the exit door.
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