The Marco Veratti transfer saga from PSG to Al-Arabi comes with a flurry of intriguing details, know his salary and contract details
As the transfer window neared its deadline, PSG made a shocking decision to part ways with Marco Verratti. Despite over a decade of service to the Parisian giants, it seemed that Verratti was no longer part of PSG’s plans, leaving fans and pundits speculating about his next destination.
Marco Veratti to Al-Arabi Qatar new club salary, contract details, transfer fee, net worth 2023
Rumors had linked him to various clubs, including a potential move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. However, this deal fell through as Al-Hilal hesitated to meet PSG’s lofty asking price for their Italian midfield maestro.
Marco Verratti has signed in today as new Al Arabi player, plan confirmed 🇶🇦
Paris Saint-Germain receive €45m fee for Italian midfielder 🦉🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/OeQYTLnje5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 12, 2023
Now, the latest agreement between PSG and Qatari club Al-Arabi. While the deal is yet to be confirmed officially, there is an air of optimism surrounding it. PSG is poised to receive a substantial fee, reported to be around $49 million (£39 million, €45 million), from Al-Arabi in exchange for Marco Verratti’s services.
Verratti’s situation at PSG took an unexpected turn as he was notably excluded from Luis Enrique’s squad. The former Barcelona coach made his intentions clear to Verratti, stating, “You will never play with me.”
Enrique has wasted no time in bolstering PSG’s midfield with new signings such as Manuel Ugarte, Kang-in Lee, and Cher Ndour, seemingly paving the way for Verratti’s exit.
The midfielder arrived at the club from Italian side Pescara in 2012 for a relatively modest fee of approximately $13 million (£10 million, €12 million). His arrival coincided with PSG’s emergence as a football powerhouse, and he played a pivotal role in their success.
Over the course of a decade, Verratti helped secure nine Ligue 1 titles, seven Coupe de France trophies, six Coupe de la Ligue titles, and nine Trophée des Champions.
Marco Verratti holds the record for the most Ligue 1 titles won by a single player, a testament to his enduring influence. In his 416 appearances for PSG, Verratti contributed 11 goals and 66 assists, showcasing his remarkable versatility as a midfielder.
During his time at the French club, Verratti earned a substantial annual salary, reportedly in the vicinity of $15.6 million (£12.5 million, €14.6 million), leading to a total income of nearly $86 million (£69 million, €80 million) during his PSG tenure.
According to reports, the transfer was finalized for an estimated sum of nearly $50 million (£40 million, €47 million). Moreover, it has been widely reported that Verratti will earn a staggering $37 million (£29 million, €34 million) annually under his two-year contract with Al-Arabi. He has a current net worth of 50 million euros.
This Friday, at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain will celebrate 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢 during a pre-match ceremony from 8pm 🏟️
All supporters are therefore invited to get to the stadium early to salute Marco for his 11 seasons at the club ❤️💙#PSGOGCN I… pic.twitter.com/IxxfZFgvEW
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 14, 2023
Despite being under contract with PSG until June 2026, the lure of Qatar proved irresistible for Verratti, and the offer made by Al-Arabi presented a compelling opportunity for both parties.