Paris Saint-Germain sporting director, Leonardo clearly stated that the Ligue 1 outfit is not willing to sell their prized young asset. However, the Brazilian believes that if the player was to be sold it would be no less
than €30 million
Marco Verratti has been constantly linked with a move back to his homeland despite reassurances by the both the player and the club that he's staying at Paris Saint-Germain. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 international has remained a prime attraction
for several European clubs, following his talents as a holding midfielder and for his flamboyant playing style. The club's sporting director, Leonardo also went onto deny reports linking him to a move away from Parc des Princes, stating that he's a vital member
of the squad.
Despite escalating interest from several Serie A clubs including Juventus and AS Roma, it seems like that the former Pescara player will stay in Paris for now. Leonardo acknowledged the importance of the Italian midfielder
to the team, who has turned out to be one of the best purchases of PSG's last summer transfers. The Brazilian said:
“We all believe in Verratti here. We have no intention of selling him."
PSG's sporting director also believes that the value of the player has significantly escalated since his arrival at Parc des Princes. The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 international values the player at a minimum of €30 million as of now, believing
the price is set to increase in the coming years. Leonardo explained:
“There is no chance of any club signing him, especially as he is now worth no less than €30m or €40.”
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 & AC Milan manager has previously rubbished the reports linking the Italian international for a return to his home country. Despite several top Italian clubs being linked with the midfielder, no firm offers
for the youngster have surfaced so far. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056 himself clarified the doubt circulating the air, as he only confirmed that AS Roma was the only club to approach Paris Saint-Germain for a potential offer. He explained:
“I never received requests, nor spoke to anyone. The only club that asked us for him was http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603. They made an approach to get him on loan, but the idea died there are then because we have no intention of losing
him.”
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