{"id":35239,"date":"2023-05-23T12:04:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T12:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/23\/psg-superstar-prefers-to-stay-despite-interest-from-premier-league-giants-manchester-city-reports\/"},"modified":"2023-05-23T12:04:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T12:04:18","slug":"psg-superstar-prefers-to-stay-despite-interest-from-premier-league-giants-manchester-city-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/23\/psg-superstar-prefers-to-stay-despite-interest-from-premier-league-giants-manchester-city-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"PSG superstar prefers to stay despite interest from Premier League giants Manchester City: Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"3969254\" data-slug-id=\"1519314\">\n<p>Marco Verratti wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) despite attracting transfer interest from Premier League giants Manchester City, according to French daily <em>Le Parisien<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Verratti is the longest-serving player in the current <em>Les Parisiens<\/em> squad, having arrived from Italian club Pescara for \u20ac12 million in 2012. The midfielder has made 414 appearances across competitions for the Ligue 1 heavyweights, bagging 11 goals and 61 assists.<\/p>\n<p>The Italy international has had a successful spell at the Parc des Princes, winning 29 trophies, including eight Ligue 1 titles. He could have another league winner&#8217;s medal if he helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/paris-saint-germain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">PSG<\/a> beat Strasbourg on Saturday (May 27) and clinch the title.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are doubts about Verratti&#8217;s future with the Parisians ahead of the summer. The Italian&#8217;s performances this season, which have seen him provide just one assist in 36 games across competitions, have left much to be desired.<\/p>\n<p>According to the aforementioned source, the runaway champions are prepared to sell the midfielder if they receive a suitable offer. It appears Verratti will not be short of options if he leaves Paris as several clubs have reportedly checked the possibility of signing him.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City are among the club to have enquired about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/marco-verratti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Verratti<\/a>, as per the said report. The Cityzens are said to be in the market for a new midfielder as Ilkay Gundogan could be on his way out this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The German&#8217;s future with the Premier League champions is in doubt as his contract ends on June 30. Arsenal and Barcelona have been credited with an interest in snapping him up.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, a swoop for Verratti would make sense for Pep Guardiola&#8217;s side. However, the former Pescara man prefers to stay at PSG if the report is to be believed, handing City a blow.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>How did Marco Verratti fare in last game for PSG?<\/h2>\n<p>Marco Verratti&#8217;s last appearance for PSG came in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/go\/ligue-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Ligue 1<\/a> clash against AJ Auxerre on Sunday (May 21). He played the full 90 minutes, helping <em>Les Parisiens<\/em> claim a 2-1 win. However, the midfielder was not involved in any of the goals.<\/p>\n<p>Verratti completed 135 of the 140 passes he attempted, boasting an accuracy of 96%, the most by any player in the game. The Italian won seven duels, which was the best record across both teams. He also made three tackles, including one last-man challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Verratti made one clearance and two interceptions. He won four freekicks after being fouled four times. 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Verratti is the longest-serving player in the current Les Parisiens squad, having arrived from Italian club Pescara for \u20ac12 million in 2012. 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