Saudi Pro league clubs all battling to sign PSG Marco Verratti as Al Ahli joins the race
- Saudi Pro league clubs are all interested in signing Marco Verratti from PSG
- PSG Marco Verratti set to leave the club
Fabrizio Romano’s recent revealed that Al Hilal was in the final stages of securing the signing of Marco Verratti, the 30-year-old midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain. However, new information from L’Équipe has indicated that their efforts may be challenged by Saudi Arabian rival, Al Ahli. as Saudi Pro clubs are very interested in top players such as Victor Osimhen and many more.
Reports from Goal France disclosed that Al Hilal’s initial offer for the Italian midfielder did not meet the expectations set by PSG. The French club values Verratti at approximately €80 million, while Al Hilal’s offer fell significantly short, totaling around €30 million. Despite Verratti’s desire to move to the Gulf State, the transfer hinges on reaching a mutual agreement among all relevant parties involved in the negotiations.
Al Hilal’s negotiations with the player have already been settled, and they have been in talks with the Ligue 1 champions for several weeks, though an official agreement is yet to be finalized. Now, Al Ahli appears ready to enter the race for the player’s signature.
The club has made significant progress recently in their efforts to reinforce their midfield. Under the management of former RB Salzburg coach Matthias Jaissle, Al Ahli has been active in the transfer market this summer, securing the signings of Riyad Mahrez, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Édouard Mendy. Jaissle is scheduled to have a direct conversation with Verratti in preparation for a potential move to the club.
