Paris Saint-Germain have announced that Marco Verratti has signed a contract extension with the French club until 2020.
Verratti has been with the French champions since the summer of 2012 following his move from Pescara and, in that time, he’s become one of the best passers of the ball in Europe.
The Ligue 1 leaders have deployed Verratti regularly over the past four years, giving him regular game-time as has progressed from a hot prospect into an important member of the first-team. PSG will now look to further progress Verratti for the next four years too after agreeing a contract extension with the Italian.
The player has expressed his delight with his new deal, telling the club’s official website: “I am very happy to extend my contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
“I would like to thank the club for the confidence they have placed in me since I joined the club. I love the city of Paris and I love Paris Saint-Germain. I will continue to give my all, along with my teammates, to bring joy and success to our supporters and make our team the best in Europe.”
Verratti has made 16 appearances for Ligue 1’s runaway leaders this season and is yet to find the back of the net, though that is hardly his best skill. The Italian midfielder, who could be set to take over from Andrea Pirlo on the international scene, has completed 93% of his passes and created 18 chances for PSG in the French top flight this season.
When in possession of the ball the central midfielder has shown confidence beyond his years, completing 92% of his passes last season and 91% the year before – confirming his quality on the ball.
By signing the Italian to a new deal now, PSG have ensured that transfer talk over his future remains on the shelf for another year at least when the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid could come calling.
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