Barcelona target Verratti admits he could stay at PSG

Barcelona target Marco Verratti admits he could in fact stay at Paris Saint-Germain if the club sign the right players this summer.

Verratti has attracted heavy interest from European giants Barcelona and both the Italian and Spanish press recently claimed that the 24-year-old has told his French employers he wants to leave.

But the midfielder's recent comments will give hope to PSG fans as he said he may remain in the French capital if they 'build a great squad' this summer.

Marco Verratti has given hope to Paris Saint-Germain fans, 

claiming he could potentially stay

Verratti told La Gazetta dello Sport: It's not that I want to go at all costs, it's just I want to see if they really do build a great squad this time. In that case, I would be happy to stay.

'Each year they say they are going to build a great squad, but we've seen the results. Promises are not enough. 

'If, on the other hand, this time PSG with [sporting director Antero] Henrique stick to what they say, then I will be absolutely happy to stay. At the end of the day, nobody is forcing me to leave.'

The 24-year-old has already spent five successful years in the French capital after joining from Pescara back in 2012.

The Italian has made 201 appearances for PSG and has played an influential part in the club's domestic success. 

 

The Italian midfielder has been heavily linked with 

a move to Barcelona this summer