The Pescara midfielder has been likened by many to Andrea Pirlo, the comparisons have flattered Verratti and he stated his desire to play alongside the Juve star.
Verratti has alerted many clubs through his performances for Pescara in the last campaign. The U-21 youth star was instrumental in the Delfini’s endeavours to gain promotion to the Serie A. Zdenek Zeman’s men claimed promotion
through their hard work and high concentration levels.
Arrigo Sacchi was highly impressed by Pescara’s brand of football and complemented Pescara (along with Juventus) to be playing the best football in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 in last season’s campaign. Verratti was at the heart of team, pulling the
strings in midfield and finding the balance between attack and defence.
His displays for Pescara initiated interest from many top clubs of the Serie A. Juventus were touted as the favourites to land the midfielder. However, Pescara put a high valuation on the player which drove interest away as clubs
were not ready to meet their valuation of the Italian U-21 star.
Pescara also wanted Verratti to be loaned out to them for the upcoming season. This made Verratti’s deal a bit excessive for many clubs and they were not ready to meet Pescara’s valuation.
The midfielder was talking to La Stampa and during his interview, he acknowledged that he was a big fan of Andrea Pirlo, and wished to be playing football next to him. The 19-year-old went on to state that the former Rossoneri
star could add a lot to his game, and the experience would be invaluable. He was also asked whether he would one day fill the shoes of the 33-year-old, to which Verratti stated:
“Could I be his heir? Pirlo is above imitation, he is a unique player and cannot be remanufactured. I hope to one day play alongside him as he is the kind of person who could teach me a lot. For now, though, I’m just flattered
that I have been likened to him.”
He also went on to state that Pirlo was his “idol”, and remarked:
“Alessandro Del Piero was my idol, now that is Pirlo.”
Pescara have stated that they want to hold on to their prized asset for now, and would consider offers in the next campaign.
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