In total, Verrattu has played a total of 399 official matches for PSG, including this Wednesday against Strasburg
PSG announced this Wednesday, before the start of the match against Strasburg for the resumption of Ligue 1, the contract extension until 2026 of the Italian international midfielder Marco Verratti, who admitted his “immense pride” and hoped to win “many more titles ” with the French team.
In front of more than 40,000 people present at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Verratti addressed the public to express how happy it made him to renew his relationship with PSG.
“It has been more than 10 years since I came to Paris. I consider it my second home. I have always received a lot of support from the club and the fans since my debut and I am very grateful for that. It was obvious that my story would continue here. I hope to win many more trophies with this shirt”, assured the 30-year-old footballer.
Following the line was the president of PSG Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who stressed that Verratti has become a great player and all under the guise of the French team.
“We are very happy that Verratti is continuing his incredible career at PSG. He has been the protagonist of the history and success of the club in the last ten years, as well as becoming one of the best players of his generation. Marco’s contract extension is an example of the constant growth and great ambitions of this club, ”he explained.
In total, the extension of the contract of the Eurocup champion for two more years (he had signed his previous link until June 30, 2024), thus reaffirming his future in the Parisian team, which he joined in 2012, from Pescara Italian Serie B.
In total, Verratti has played 399 official matches, including this Wednesday against Strasburg, with eleven goals and 48 assists.
Only Jean-Marc Pilorget, with 435, has played more games than him in the history of Paris Saint Germain throughout his ten years at the club and his legacy stands out for having won a total of 29 titles throughout his 10 seasons.